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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels vs Philips HTB5540D/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 41identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 500 W
    • 1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
    • AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • 166 W
    • 664 W
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • 15.2 cm (6")
    • 16.5 cm (6.5")
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 43 x 2805 x 58 mm
    • 435 x 280 x 58 mm
  • Image formats supported
    • GIF, JPG, PNG
    • GIF, JPG

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88 specifications
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Philips

HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels

Model HTB5255D/12

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Philips

HTB5540D/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model HTB5540D/12

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Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discs
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, DVD-VR, SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG
Progressive scanYesYes
Video enhancement technologyYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers500 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master AudioDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MP3, WAV, WMAAAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one166 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers166 W664 W
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one2
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power166 W166 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs15.2 cm (6")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI in22
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0
Digital audio coaxial in11
Digital audio optical in11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI version1.41.4
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)105 W105 W
AC input voltage110-240 V110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs43 x 2805 x 58 mm435 x 280 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one2.72 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one314.2 x 83 x 110 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)228.8 x 310 x 293 mm228.8 x 310 x 293 mm
Dimensions rear speaker (W x D x H)Known for one100.17 x 125.1 x 152.4 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one100.17 x 130.33 x 227.7 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one630 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for one4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one18.8 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one932 x 372 x 382 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityNot supportedNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPG, PNGGIF, JPG
Video compression formatsKnown for oneAVCHD, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Wall mountableKnown for oneYes
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYes
Equalizer customizableKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
SlideshowKnown for oneYes
Subwoofer cable lengthKnown for one3 m
KaraokeKnown for oneNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYes
Smart TVKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLink

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