Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 vs Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black

15specifications compared
7differ
8identical
87known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 4 more HDMI in than the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 (4 vs 0). Only the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 3D. Only the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has Wi-Fi. Optical disc player type: DVD player on the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98, Not included on the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black. Audio decoders: Dolby Digital 5.1 on the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD on the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black.

Optical disc player type
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:DVD player
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Not included
3D
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:No
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Yes
Subwoofer type
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:Passive subwoofer
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Active subwoofer
Wi-Fi
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:No
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Yes
HDMI in
- 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:0
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:4

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Comparison of HTD5550/98, YHT-4940
102 specifications	A Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 Model HTD5550/98 View product	B Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black Model YHT-4940 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Not included
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	No
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	SVCD, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	1000 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	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	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inDiffers	0	4
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	105 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	110-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	360 x 335 x 58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	90 x 82 x 185 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	530 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	223 x 80 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	650 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	247 x 1090 x 242 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	2.72 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	233 x 310 x 365 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	4.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	16.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	664 x 387 x 504 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	EasyLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for one	AAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible productsKnown for one	STS3001 Speaker stand	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Carton	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for one	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	1.62 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Rotate, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
iPhone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
iPod connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Karaoke playback functionsKnown for one	Echo level control, Mic volume control, Pitch control	Unknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Laying	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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