Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98

73specifications compared
29differ
44identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has 24 - 320 Kbit/s more MP3 bit rates than the Philips HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (32 - 320 Kbit/s vs 8 - 320 Kbit/s). The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has 1 Ω more center speaker impedance than the Philips HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 Ω vs 3 Ω). The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has 2 more satellite speakers than the Philips HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 vs 2). Only the Philips HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3D. Only the Philips HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Ethernet LAN.

Optical disc player type
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:DVD player
3D
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:No
MP3 bit rates
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:8 - 320 Kbit/s
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:32 - 320 Kbit/s
Center speaker impedance
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:4 Ω
Number of satellite speakers
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:4
Satellite speaker impedance
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:4 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:16.5 cm (6.5")
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer impedance
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:4 Ω

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Comparison of HTB3551/93, HTD5550/98
103 specifications	A Philips HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTB3551/93 View product	B Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 Model HTD5550/98 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Blu-Ray player	DVD player
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formats	SVCD, VCD	SVCD, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated power	1000 W	1000 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD	Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	10%	10%
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 bit ratesDiffers	8 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak power	166 W	166 W
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS power	166 W	166 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	2	4
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power	166 W	166 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Bass adjustment	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI in	0	0
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video outputs quantity	0	0
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	1	0
Digital audio coaxial out	0	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical out	0	0
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	160 W	105 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 280 x 58 mm	360 x 335 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 101 x 1143 mm	90 x 82 x 185 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	530 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	314 x 83 x 110 mm	223 x 80 x 100 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 125 x 192 mm	247 x 1090 x 242 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.72 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	228 x 310 x 293 mm	233 x 310 x 365 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3 kg
Main unit weightKnown for one	16.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	20.6 kg	16.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	948 x 388 x 412 mm	664 x 387 x 504 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	EasyLink	EasyLink
Other features4 differ
Battery type	AAA	AAA
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	STS3001 Speaker stand
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image formats supportedDiffers	GIF, JPG, PNG	BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF
Number of batteries supportedDiffers	2	1
Package type	Carton	Carton
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Video compression formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Packaging tare weightDiffers	4.02 kg	1.62 kg
Picture enhancementDiffers	Rotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)	Rotate, Zoom
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internet TVKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	Yes	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Karaoke playback functionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Echo level control, Mic volume control, Pitch control
Type of shelf-placement	Laying	Laying
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Online services supportedKnown for one	Voole	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart TVKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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