Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 23identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more digital audio coaxial in than the Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels (1 vs 0). The Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 111 W more power consumption (typical) than the Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels (160 W vs 49 W). The Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 9.8 kg more main unit weight than the Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels (11.7 kg vs 1.9 kg). Playback disc formats: SVCD, VCD on the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, Blu-Ray video, DVD-Video, VCD on the Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels. Audio formats supported: AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA on the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AAC, FLAC, MP3 on the Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • Audio formats supported
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, MP3
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:160 W
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:49 W
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 291 x 58 mm
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:430 x 224 x 55 mm
  • Main unit weight
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:11.7 kg
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:1.9 kg
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 130 x 229 mm
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:83 x 101 x 1053 mm
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:314 x 83 x 103 mm
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:269 x 101 x 88 mm
  • Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 125 x 192 mm
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:83 x 101 x 1053 mm

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Comparison of HTB5520/98, HT-J5550WK
94 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray video, DVD-Video, VCD
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, RMVBAVCHD, RMVB
Full HDYesYes
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePAL
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated power1000 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHDDTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMAAAC, FLAC, MP3
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersYesYes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one20.3 cm (8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs160 W49 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one110-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Supported batteriesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs435 x 291 x 58 mm430 x 224 x 55 mm
Main unit weightDiffers11.7 kg1.9 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 130 x 229 mm83 x 101 x 1053 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs314 x 83 x 103 mm269 x 101 x 88 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 125 x 192 mm83 x 101 x 1053 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs230 x 310 x 370 mm221 x 365 x 381 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 kg
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 g
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 kg
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers13.2 kg26.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs536 x 374 x 493 mm916 x 436 x 577 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIHDMI
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)DiffersEasyLinkAnynet+
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneAAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneGIF, JPG, PNGUnknown — not stated by the source
MiracastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneCartonUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneRotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Outer cartonidentical
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one1.51 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeYesYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneLayingUnknown — not stated by the source
BD WiseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BD-LiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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