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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 36identical
  • 65known 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 HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 Ω vs 3 Ω). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 166 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (332 W vs 166 W). The Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 2 more satellite speakers than the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 vs 2). Audio formats supported: AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA on the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA on the Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels. Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH): 100 x 125 x 192 mm on the Philips HTB5550/98 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
    • 3 Ω
    • 4 Ω
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • 332 W
    • 166 W
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • 2
    • 4
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 341 x 83 x 103 mm
    • 314 x 83 x 103 mm
  • Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 100 x 125 x 192 mm
    • 100 x 101 x 1178 mm
  • Package weight
    • 20.4 kg
    • 28.8 kg
  • Image formats supported
    • GIF, JPEG XR, JPG
    • GIF, JPS, PNG

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Philips

HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model HTB5550/98

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Philips

HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model HTB5581G/93

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Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPGAVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Full HDKnown for oneYes
Progressive scanKnown for oneYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated power1000 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHDDTS Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MKA, MP3, WMAAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/s
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers3 Ω4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one166 W
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one166 W
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers332 W166 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers24
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersYesYes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power166 W166 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)20.3 cm (8")20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one0
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0
USB ports quantityKnown for one1
USB versionKnown for one2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1
Digital audio coaxial in11
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
FM antennaKnown for oneYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Microphone inYesYes
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)160 W160 W
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)435 x 291 x 58 mm435 x 291 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one2.68 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)100 x 101 x 1178 mm100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs341 x 83 x 103 mm314 x 83 x 103 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 125 x 192 mm100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)230 x 310 x 370 mm230 x 310 x 370 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers20.4 kg28.8 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one954 x 376 x 548 mm
Package widthKnown for one946 mm
Package depthKnown for one376 mm
Package heightKnown for one430 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMI
ManualKnown for oneYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)EasyLinkEasyLink
Other features1 differ
Accessories includedKnown for oneWireless rear audio receiver
Battery typeKnown for oneAAA
Deep colour supportYesYes
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPEG XR, JPGGIF, JPS, PNG
Internet TVKnown for oneYes
MiracastYesYes
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one2
Package typeKnown for oneCarton
Quantity11
Packaging tare weightKnown for one2.7 kg
Picture enhancementKnown for oneRotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)
AirPlayKnown for oneNo
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one314 x 103 x 83 mm
DepthKnown for one280 mm
HeightKnown for one58 mm
Package tare weightKnown for one2.08 kg
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Power supply input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 V
Video compression formatsKnown for oneAVCHD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
WeightKnown for one2.55 kg
WidthKnown for one435 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one230 x 370 x 310 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeYesYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYes
Night modeKnown for oneYes
Online services supportedKnown for oneVoole
SlideshowKnown for oneYes
Smart TVKnown for oneYes
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneLaying
PowerKnown for one160 W
Outer cartonidentical
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for one43 cm
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for one94.6 cm
Quantity outer cartonKnown for one1 pc(s)
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for one37.6 cm
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one20.4 kg

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