Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels

78specifications compared
12differ
66identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 Ω more center speaker impedance than the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 Ω vs 3 Ω). The Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more digital audio coaxial out than the Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1 vs 0). The Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 110 -240 V more AC input voltage than the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (220-240 V vs 110-240 V). Audio formats supported: AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA on the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA on the Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels. Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH): 100 x 130 x 229 mm on the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, 100 x 101 x 1178 mm on the Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

Center speaker impedance
- HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
Digital audio coaxial out
- HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
AC input voltage
- HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:110-240 V
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:220-240 V
Main unit weight
- HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:11.7 kg
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.68 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 130 x 229 mm
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 125 x 192 mm
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Package weight
- HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:13.2 kg
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:28.8 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:536 x 374 x 493 mm
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:954 x 376 x 548 mm

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Comparison of HTB5520/98, HTB5581G/93
93 specifications	A Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTB5520/98 View product	B Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTB5581G/93 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player type	Blu-Ray player	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supported	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formats	SVCD, VCD	SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3D	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, RMVB	AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated power	1000 W	1000 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD	DTS Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA	AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	10%	10%
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak power	166 W	166 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS power	166 W	166 W
Number of satellite speakers	4	4
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Wireless satellite speakers	Yes	Yes
Subwooferidentical
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)	20.3 cm (8")	20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Bass adjustment	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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
S-Video outputs quantity	0	0
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial outDiffers	1	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical out	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)	160 W	160 W
AC input voltageDiffers	110-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported batteriesKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)	435 x 291 x 58 mm	435 x 291 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	11.7 kg	2.68 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 130 x 229 mm	100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)	314 x 83 x 103 mm	314 x 83 x 103 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 125 x 192 mm	100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)	230 x 310 x 370 mm	230 x 310 x 370 mm
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	13.2 kg	28.8 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	536 x 374 x 493 mm	954 x 376 x 548 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, HDMI	AC, HDMI
Manual	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	EasyLink	EasyLink
Other features1 differ
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless rear audio receiver
Battery type	AAA	AAA
Deep colour support	Yes	Yes
Image formats supportedDiffers	GIF, JPG, PNG	GIF, JPS, PNG
Internet TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Miracast	Yes	Yes
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Package type	Carton	Carton
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 kg
Picture enhancement	Rotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)	Rotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	Yes	Yes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified	Yes	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Online services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Voole
Slideshow	Yes	Yes
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Type of shelf-placement	Laying	Laying
Outer cartonidentical
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one	1.51 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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