Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 27identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • RMS rated power
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1200 W
  • Center speaker impedance
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:8 Ω
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:200 W
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 W
  • AC input frequency
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50-60 Hz
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 Hz
  • AC input voltage
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 - 240 V
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:220-240 V
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:360 x 320 x 58 mm
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 358 x 58 mm
  • Main unit weight
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.84 kg
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3.56 kg

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Comparison of HTS3540, HTS5550
101 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD player
Disc loading typeTrayTray
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Playback disc formatsSVCD, VCDSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, XVIDDIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVID
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PALNTSC, PAL
Movie modesAction, Concert, DramaAction, Concert, Drama
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W1200 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Pro Logic IIDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, DTS 96/24
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)65 dB65 dB
Audio formats supportedMP3, WMAMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30%
EqualizerYesYes
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFMUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers8 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
FM antennaYesYes
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs200 W150 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50-60 Hz50 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.9 W0.9 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs360 x 320 x 58 mm435 x 358 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers2.84 kg3.56 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs254 x 254 x 1001.5 mm260 x 260 x 1101 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers3.25 kg3.77 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs160.9 x 92 x 95 mm280 x 92 x 95 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers770 g1.4 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs120 x 369 x 307 mm196 x 342 x 395 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers3.84 kg5.25 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.77 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers25.4 kg32.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 x 1200 x 697 mm
Package widthKnown for one400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one1106 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one626 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAV
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Image formats supportedDiffersJPEG, JPGJPEG XR
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Rear speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110.1 cm
Rear speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cm
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Prologic II, Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, XvidUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasyLink
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
Equalizer modesKnown for oneJazz, RockUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source

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