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Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3520/98 vs Philips HTS5520/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels

77specifications compared
30differ
47identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3520/98:600 W
- HTS5520/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:800 W
Center speaker impedance
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3520/98:8 Ω
- HTS5520/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
Satellite speaker impedance
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3520/98:4 Ω
- HTS5520/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3520/98:16.5 cm (6.5")
- HTS5520/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:20.3 cm (8")
USB ports quantity
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3520/98:1
- HTS5520/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
Power consumption (typical)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3520/98:100 W
- HTS5520/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 W
AC input frequency
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3520/98:50-60 Hz
- HTS5520/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 Hz
AC input voltage
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3520/98:110-240 V
- HTS5520/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:220-240 V

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Comparison of HTS3520/98, HTS5520/51
123 specifications	A Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3520/98 Model HTS3520/98 View product	B Philips HTS5520/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS5520/51 View product
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player type	DVD player	DVD player
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R
Number of optical discs	1 discs	1 discs
Playback disc formats	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffers	DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, XVID	ASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVID
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL	NTSC, PAL
Movie modesKnown for one	Action, Concert, Drama	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Video enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	600 W	800 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Pro Logic II	DTS, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital 5.1
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	65 dB	65 dB
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	30%	30%
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit rates	32 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency response CDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 20000 Hz
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers	8 Ω	4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 W
Satellite speakers1 differ
Number of satellite speakers	4	4
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	8 Ω
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 W
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
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	8 Ω	8 Ω
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 W
Networkidentical
Bluetooth	No	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI in	0	0
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	1	1
Composite video out	1	1
AUX in	Yes	Yes
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI version	1.3	1.3
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	100 W	150 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50-60 Hz	50 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	110-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)	0.9 W	0.9 W
Weight & dimensions9 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 320 x 56 mm	435 x 358 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	2.84 kg	3.56 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	95 x 87 x 160.9 mm	100 x 103 x 279.3 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	560 g	1 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160.9 x 92 x 95 mm	280 x 92 x 95 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	770 g	1.4 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	120 x 369 x 307 mm	122.6 x 369 x 307 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	3.84 kg	3.76 kg
Rear speaker weightDiffers	560 g	1 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers	370 mm	390 mm
Package depthDiffers	468 mm	565 mm
Package heightDiffers	385 mm	395 mm
Package weightDiffers	12.7 kg	15.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	370 x 385 x 468 mm	390 x 395 x 565 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AV, HDMI	AC, AV
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other features3 differ
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Center speaker depthKnown for one	9.23 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker heightKnown for one	9.53 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker widthKnown for one	16.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Differs	160.9 x 95 x 92 mm	280 x 95 x 92 mm
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantity	40 channels	40 channels
DepthKnown for one	331 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker depthKnown for one	9.61 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker heightKnown for one	16.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker widthKnown for one	9.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	54.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	9.61 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	16.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	9.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	37 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	30.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	12.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsDiffers	DivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, Xvid
WidthKnown for one	360 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Differs	120 x 307 x 369 mm	122.6 x 307 x 369 mm
Set widthKnown for one	36 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stereo
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical details1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	Yes	Yes
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Jazz, Rock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz
Playback modes	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom
PowerDiffers	100 W	150 W
Slideshow	Yes	Yes
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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