Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 26identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has 940 W more RMS rated power than the Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1000 W vs 60 W). The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has 3 more satellite speakers than the Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 vs 1). The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has 139 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels (166 W vs 27 W). Only the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has Bluetooth. Only the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has karaoke.

  • Video formats supported
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AVI, DIVX, MPEG
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
  • RMS rated power
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:60 W
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:1000 W
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:4
  • Subwoofer type
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Active subwoofer
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:Passive subwoofer
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:27 W
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:166 W
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:13.3 cm (5.25")
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:20.3 cm (8")
  • Bluetooth
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:Yes
  • Digital audio coaxial out
    • HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:0

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Comparison of HTD2520/94, HTD5550/98
106 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, VCDSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEGAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PALUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers60 W1000 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one90 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers14
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersActive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers27 W166 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs13.3 cm (5.25")20.3 cm (8")
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial outDiffers10
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FM antennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs90 W105 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220-240 V110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs15 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions9 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs310 x 203 x 37 mm360 x 335 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs105 x 67 x 170 mm90 x 82 x 185 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers580 g530 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs105 x 67 x 170 mm223 x 80 x 100 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers580 g650 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs105 x 67 x 170 mm247 x 1090 x 242 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers580 g2.72 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs195 x 265 x 265 mm233 x 310 x 365 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers5.4 kg4.3 kg
Main unit weightKnown for one1.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker weightKnown for one580 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source664 x 387 x 504 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersRCAAC
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasyLink
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAA
Compatible productsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSTS3001 Speaker stand
Equalizer customizableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPG, TIFBMP, GIF, JPG, TIF
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCarton
QuantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Packaging tare weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.62 kg
AirPlayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one105 x 170 x 67 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one40 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Crosstalk (1kHz)Known for one80 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Distortion and noise (1kHz)Known for one70 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic range (1kHz)Known for one80 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one195 x 265 x 265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
KaraokeDiffersNoYes
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Karaoke playback functionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEcho level control, Mic volume control, Pitch control
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaying
PowerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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