Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels

37specifications compared
22differ
15identical
65known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 700 W more RMS rated power than the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1000 W vs 300 W). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 282 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels (332 W vs 50 W). The Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3 more satellite speakers than the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (5 vs 2). Only the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has wireless satellite speakers. Optical disc player type: Blu-Ray player on the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, DVD player on the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

Optical disc player type
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
RMS rated power
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:300 W
Audio formats supported
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
Satellite speakers RMS power
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:332 W
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W
Number of satellite speakers
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5
Satellite speaker impedance
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakers
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Subwoofer RMS power
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W

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Comparison of HTB5550/98, HTD3509X/78
102 specifications	A Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTB5550/98 View product	B Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTD3509X/78 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Blu-Ray player	DVD player
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1000 W	300 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD	Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit rates	32 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers4 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	332 W	50 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	2	5
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	166 W	50 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	20.3 cm (8")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	160 W	50 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110-240 V
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 291 x 58 mm	360 x 335 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 101 x 1178 mm	85 x 83 x 88 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	341 x 83 x 103 mm	85 x 83 x 88 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 125 x 192 mm	85 x 83 x 88 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	230 x 310 x 370 mm	195 x 265 x 265 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.15 kg
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 g
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 g
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	946 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	376 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	430 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	20.4 kg	7.15 kg
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	EasyLink	EasyLink
Other features2 differ
AirPlayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	314 x 103 x 83 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	280 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffers	GIF, JPEG XR, JPG	BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF
MiracastKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package tare weightKnown for one	2.08 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	110 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity	1	1
Video compression formatsDiffers	AVCHD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
WeightKnown for one	2.55 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	435 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	230 x 370 x 310 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAA
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Carton
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.08 kg
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotate, Zoom
Outer cartonidentical
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for one	43 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for one	94.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity outer cartonKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for one	37.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PowerKnown for one	160 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laying
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	20.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, HDMI
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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