Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS5540/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 27identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • 3D
    • HTS5540/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • RMS rated power
    • HTS5540/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1200 W
    • HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:900 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTS5540/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:180 W
    • HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 W
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTS5540/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:280 x 115 x 100 mm
    • HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:260 x 260 x 1101 mm
  • Front speaker weight
    • HTS5540/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:660 g
    • HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3.77 kg
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTS5540/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:95 x 92 x 280 mm
    • HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:280 x 92 x 95 mm
  • Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
    • HTS5540/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:395 x 342 x 196 mm
    • HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:196 x 342 x 395 mm

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Comparison of HTS5540/12, HTS5550/55
104 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeDVD playerDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, 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 formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedDiffersDIVX, DIVX HD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVIDASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVID
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, PAL
Movie modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAction, Concert, Drama
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1200 W900 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTSDolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Surround
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)65 dB65 dB
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30%
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 - 320 Kbit/s
Frequency response CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakersidentical
Number of satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range40 - 150 Hz40 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SCART ports quantity11
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHi-Speed USB, MP3 Line-in
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs180 W150 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50-60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.9 W0.9 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 x 358 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.56 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs280 x 115 x 100 mm260 x 260 x 1101 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers660 g3.77 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs95 x 92 x 280 mm280 x 92 x 95 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs395 x 342 x 196 mm196 x 342 x 395 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.37 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one1.38 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source697 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Center speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.2 cm
Center speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 cm
Center speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 cm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
Front speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110.1 cm
Front speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPEG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear speaker depth26 cm26 cm
Rear speaker height110.1 cm110.1 cm
Rear speaker width26 cm26 cm
Sound modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSports
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.2 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39.5 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.6 cm
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, Xvid
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 mm
Set width43.5 cm43.5 cm
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one220-240 V, 50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Set weightKnown for one3.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Equalizer modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJazz, Rock
Frequency range20 - 20000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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