Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels

24specifications compared
14differ
10identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 885 W more RMS rated power than the Yamaha YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels (1000 W vs 115 W). The Yamaha YHT-4950-EU 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). The Yamaha YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3 Ω more satellite speaker impedance than the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (6 Ω vs 3 Ω). Only the Yamaha YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels has AirPlay. Only the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has karaoke.

Optical disc player type
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels:Not included
RMS rated power
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
- YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels:115 W
Supported radio bands
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM
- YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels:AM, FM
Number of satellite speakers
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
- YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels:4
Satellite speaker frequency range
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 - 20000 Hz
- YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels:28 - 25000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
- YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels:6 Ω
Digital audio coaxial in
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
- YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1178 mm
- YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels:112 x 176 x 116 mm

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Comparison of HTB5550/98, YHT-4950-EU
93 specifications	A Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTB5550/98 View product	B Yamaha YHT-4950-EU home cinema system 5.1 channels Model YHT-4950-EU View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Blu-Ray player	Not included
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	No
Videoidentical
3D	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	115 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD	DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA	AIFF, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit/384kHz
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM	AM, FM
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 speakers3 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	332 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	2	4
Satellite speaker frequency rangeDiffers	150 - 20000 Hz	28 - 25000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	6 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Passive subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	20.3 cm (8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	1	2
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	160 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	435 x 291 x 58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 101 x 1178 mm	112 x 176 x 116 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	341 x 83 x 103 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	100 x 125 x 192 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	230 x 310 x 370 mm	291 x 292 x 341 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	590 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
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 weightKnown for one	20.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	EasyLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
AirPlayDiffers	No	Yes
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 supportedKnown for one	GIF, JPEG XR, JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for one	AVCHD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
4K Ultra HD upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Applications supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Spotify, napster, DEEZER, TIDAL, qobuz
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Buttons
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 details1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeDiffers	Yes	No
PowerKnown for one	160 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	20.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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