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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels vs Philips HTD5540/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 27identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • Blu-Ray player
    • DVD player
  • 3D
    • Yes
    • No
  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 500 W
    • 1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
    • MP3, WMA
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • 166 W
    • 332 W
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • 15.2 cm (6")
    • 20.3 cm (8")
  • Wi-Fi
    • Yes
    • No

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Philips

HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels

Model HTB5255D/12

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Philips

HTD5540/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model HTD5540/98

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Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersBlu-Ray playerDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, DVD-VR, SVCD, VCDCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTray
Video2 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Progressive scanKnown for oneYes
Video enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
Full HDKnown for oneYes
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
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MP3, WAV, WMAMP3, WMA
EqualizerKnown for oneYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/s
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers166 W332 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one2
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one166 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs15.2 cm (6")20.3 cm (8")
Network1 differ
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one1
FM antennaKnown for oneYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Composite video outKnown for one1
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one43 x 2805 x 58 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100.17 x 130.33 x 227.7 mm247 x 1090 x 242 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers630 g2.72 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs228.8 x 310 x 293 mm233 x 310 x 365 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers4 kg4.3 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one223 x 80 x 100 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one650 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one90 x 82 x 185 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one530 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other features1 differ
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYes
Equalizer customizableKnown for oneYes
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPG, PNGBMP, GIF, JPG, TIF
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLink
Technical details1 differ
KaraokeDiffersNoYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYes
Smart TVKnown for oneYes
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one166 W
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one332 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")

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