Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98

67specifications compared
16differ
51identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 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 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has 116 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels (166 W vs 50 W). The Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more satellite speakers than the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 (5 vs 4). Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial): 16.5 cm (6.5") on the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels, 20.3 cm (8") on the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98. Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH): 85 x 83 x 88 mm on the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels, 90 x 82 x 185 mm on the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98.

RMS rated power
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:300 W
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:1000 W
Satellite speakers RMS power
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:166 W
Number of satellite speakers
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:4
Subwoofer RMS power
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:166 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:16.5 cm (6.5")
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:20.3 cm (8")
Power consumption (typical)
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:105 W
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:85 x 83 x 88 mm
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:90 x 82 x 185 mm
Front speaker weight
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:260 g
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:530 g

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Comparison of HTD3509X/78, HTD5550/98
92 specifications	A Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTD3509X/78 View product	B Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 Model HTD5550/98 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player type	DVD player	DVD player
Disc types supported	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 formats	SVCD, VCD	SVCD, VCD
Videoidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Video formats supported	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	1000 W
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital 5.1	Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	10%	10%
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit rates	32 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	166 W
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	50 W	166 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	5	4
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Wireless satellite speakers	No	No
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	50 W	166 W
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	50 W	105 W
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage	110-240 V	110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)	360 x 335 x 58 mm	360 x 335 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	85 x 83 x 88 mm	90 x 82 x 185 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	260 g	530 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	85 x 83 x 88 mm	223 x 80 x 100 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	260 g	650 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	85 x 83 x 88 mm	247 x 1090 x 242 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	260 g	2.72 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	195 x 265 x 265 mm	233 x 310 x 365 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3 kg
Main unit weightKnown for one	2.15 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	7.15 kg	16.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	664 x 387 x 504 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	EasyLink	EasyLink
Other features1 differ
Battery type	AAA	AAA
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	STS3001 Speaker stand
Equalizer customizable	Yes	Yes
Image formats supported	BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF	BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF
Number of batteries supported	1	1
Package type	Carton	Carton
Quantity	1	1
Video compression formats	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Packaging tare weightDiffers	1.08 kg	1.62 kg
Picture enhancement	Rotate, Zoom	Rotate, Zoom
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Karaoke playback functionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Echo level control, Mic volume control, Pitch control
Type of shelf-placement	Laying	Laying

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