Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98

86specifications compared
46differ
40identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:600 W
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:1200 W
Center speaker impedance
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:8 Ω
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:3 Ω
Subwoofer impedance
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:8 Ω
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:3 Ω
Ethernet LAN
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:No
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:Yes
Front / Side connections
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:USB
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:Hi-Speed USB, MP3 Line-in
Power consumption (typical)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:100 W
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:150 W
AC input frequency
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:50 Hz
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:50-60 Hz
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98:360 x 320 x 58 mm
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:435 x 358 x 58 mm

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Comparison of HTS3530/98, HTS5550/98
119 specifications	A Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3530/98 Model HTS3530/98 View product	B Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98 Model HTS5550/98 View product
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player type	DVD player	DVD player
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supported	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, DVD-RW
Number of optical discs	1 discs	1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffers	SVCD, VCD	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3D	No	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	ASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG	ASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVID
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL	NTSC, PAL
Movie modes	Action, Concert, Drama	Action, Concert, Drama
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	600 W	1200 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Pro Logic II	Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Surround
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	65 dB	65 dB
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit rates	32 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 channels
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30%
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
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers	8 Ω	3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
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	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	16.5 cm (6.5")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	8 Ω	3 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth	No	No
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
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
Front / Side connectionsDiffers	USB	Hi-Speed USB, MP3 Line-in
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	100 W	150 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50-60 Hz
AC input voltage	220-240 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 58 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 161 mm	260 x 260 x 1101 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	560 g	3.77 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	161 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	196 x 342 x 395 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	3.84 kg	5.25 kg
Rear speaker weightDiffers	3.25 kg	3.77 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers	1106 mm	425 mm
Package depthDiffers	400 mm	1200 mm
Package heightDiffers	427 mm	697 mm
Package weightDiffers	18.2 kg	33 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	1106 x 427 x 400 mm	400 x 697 x 1200 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, AV	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	2 x AAA Batteries, Audio/ Video cable, FM antenna, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control, Stand Screw x 2, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features21 differ
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital 5.1, Stereo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker depthDiffers	9.23 cm	9.2 cm
Center speaker heightDiffers	9.53 cm	9.5 cm
Center speaker widthDiffers	16.1 cm	28 cm
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Differs	160.9 x 95 x 92 mm	280 x 95 x 92 mm
Centre speaker driver diameterDiffers	2.54 cm (1")	5.08 cm (2")
Channels quantity	40 channels	40 channels
DepthDiffers	331 mm	360 mm
Front speaker depthDiffers	9.61 cm	26 cm
Front speaker heightDiffers	16.2 cm	110.1 cm
Front speaker widthDiffers	9.5 cm	26 cm
HeightDiffers	54.5 mm	58 mm
Image formats supportedDiffers	JPEG XR, JPG	JPEG
Rear speaker depthDiffers	9.5 cm	26 cm
Rear speaker heightDiffers	100 cm	110.1 cm
Rear speaker widthDiffers	25.4 cm	26 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	37 cm	34.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	30.9 cm	39.5 cm
Subwoofer widthDiffers	12.3 cm	19.6 cm
Video compression formatsDiffers	DivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, Xvid	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, Xvid
WidthDiffers	360 mm	435 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Differs	120 x 307 x 369 mm	196 x 395 x 342 mm
Set widthDiffers	36 cm	43.5 cm
Built-in HDDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sports
Technical details1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz
Night mode	Yes	Yes
PowerDiffers	100 W	150 W
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Jazz, Rock
Playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom

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