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Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 vs Philips DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 21identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S has 1 channels more audio output channels than the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 (6.1 channels vs 5.1 channels). The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has 700 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S (1000 W vs 300 W). The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has 30 - 20000 Hz more center speaker frequency range than the Philips DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S (150 - 20000 Hz vs 120 - 20000 Hz). Only the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has Bluetooth. Playback disc formats: SVCD, VCD on the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98, CD video, SVCD on the Philips DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S.

  • Playback disc formats
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:SVCD, VCD
    • DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S:CD video, SVCD
  • Video formats supported
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
    • DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S:MPEG1, MPEG2
  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:5.1 channels
    • DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S:6.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:1000 W
    • DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S:300 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:MP3, WMA
    • DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S:MP3
  • MP3 bit rates
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:32 - 320 Kbit/s
    • DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S:32 - 256 Kbit/s
  • Supported radio bands
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:FM
    • DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S:FM, MF
  • Center speaker frequency range
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:150 - 20000 Hz
    • DVD home theatre system LX3700D/25S:120 - 20000 Hz

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Comparison of HTD5550/98, LX3700D/25S
118 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDVD playerDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWDVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDCD video, SVCD
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPGMPEG1, MPEG2
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
Audio5 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels6.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W300 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAMP3
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
MP3 bit ratesDiffers32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 256 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 dB
Radio1 differ
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsDiffersFMFM, MF
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Center speaker2 differ
Center speaker frequency rangeDiffers150 - 20000 Hz120 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs7.62 cm (3")5.08 cm (2")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.45 cm (1.75")
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakers44
Satellite speaker frequency rangeDiffers150 - 20000 Hz120 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs7.62 cm (3")5.08 cm (2")
Wireless satellite speakersNoNo
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.64 cm (3.4")
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs20.3 cm (8")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers20 - 150 Hz30 - 120 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers4 Ω8 Ω
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces8 differ
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers10
SCART ports quantityDiffers01
USB ports quantityDiffers10
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityDiffers01
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in11
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers01
Digital audio coaxial outDiffers01
Digital audio optical inDiffers10
Digital audio optical outDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MW antennaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one105 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers110-240 V200-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W1 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 335 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one90 x 82 x 185 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one530 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one223 x 80 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one650 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one247 x 1090 x 242 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one2.72 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one233 x 310 x 365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one4.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one16.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one664 x 387 x 504 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersACAC, SCART
ManualYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Battery typeDiffersAAAAA
Compatible productsKnown for oneSTS3001 Speaker standUnknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer customizableYesYes
Image formats supportedDiffersBMP, GIF, JPG, TIFJPG
Number of batteries supportedDiffers12
Package typeKnown for oneCartonUnknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging tare weightKnown for one1.62 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneRotate, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
Apple dockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio A/D Converter (ADC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Audio amplifierKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 channels
Disc playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRepeat interval, Repeat track
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFTD
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto storeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue, Grey
KaraokeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Karaoke playback functionsKnown for oneEcho level control, Mic volume control, Pitch controlUnknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneLayingUnknown — not stated by the source
Child lockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Equalizer modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive, Classic, Jazz, Rock
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 20000 Hz
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat all, Repeat one
SlideshowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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