Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98

91specifications compared
21differ
70identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

3D
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:Yes
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:No
Number of satellite speakers
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:2
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:4
Ethernet LAN
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:No
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:Yes
SCART ports quantity
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:0
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:1
AC input frequency
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:50 Hz
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:50-60 Hz
AC input voltage
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:110 - 240 V
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:220-240 V
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:100 x 115 x 280 mm
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:260 x 260 x 1101 mm
Front speaker weight
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98:1.05 kg
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98:3.77 kg

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Comparison of HTS5540/98, HTS5550/98
121 specifications	A Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5540/98 Model HTS5540/98 View product	B Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5550/98 Model HTS5550/98 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player type	DVD player	DVD player
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, 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
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	DIVX, DIVX HD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVID	ASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVID
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL	NTSC, PAL
Movie modes	Action, Concert, Drama	Action, Concert, Drama
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated power	1200 W	1200 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital 5.1, 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
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 speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakers1 differ
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	2	4
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
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwooferidentical
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 impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Network1 differ
Bluetooth	No	No
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI in	0	0
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	1	1
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Digital audio coaxial in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI version	1.3	1.3
Front / Side connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hi-Speed USB, MP3 Line-in
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)	150 W	150 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50-60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)	0.9 W	0.9 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)	435 x 358 x 58 mm	435 x 358 x 58 mm
Main unit weight	3.56 kg	3.56 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 115 x 280 mm	260 x 260 x 1101 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	1.05 kg	3.77 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)	280 x 92 x 95 mm	280 x 92 x 95 mm
Center speaker weight	1.4 kg	1.4 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)	196 x 342 x 395 mm	196 x 342 x 395 mm
Subwoofer weight	5.25 kg	5.25 kg
Rear speaker weight	3.77 kg	3.77 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers	400 mm	425 mm
Package depthDiffers	1180 mm	1200 mm
Package heightDiffers	470 mm	697 mm
Package weightDiffers	24.5 kg	33 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	400 x 470 x 1180 mm	400 x 697 x 1200 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	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
Other features4 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDD	No	No
AirPlay	No	No
Center speaker depth	9.2 cm	9.2 cm
Center speaker height	9.5 cm	9.5 cm
Center speaker width	28 cm	28 cm
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)	280 x 95 x 92 mm	280 x 95 x 92 mm
Centre speaker driver diameter	5.08 cm (2")	5.08 cm (2")
Channels quantity	40 channels	40 channels
DepthDiffers	358 mm	360 mm
Front speaker depthDiffers	11.5 cm	26 cm
Front speaker heightDiffers	28 cm	110.1 cm
Front speaker widthDiffers	10 cm	26 cm
Height	58 mm	58 mm
Rear speaker depth	26 cm	26 cm
Rear speaker height	110.1 cm	110.1 cm
Rear speaker width	26 cm	26 cm
Subwoofer depth	34.2 cm	34.2 cm
Subwoofer height	39.5 cm	39.5 cm
Subwoofer width	19.6 cm	19.6 cm
WeightKnown for one	3.7 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width	435 mm	435 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)	196 x 395 x 342 mm	196 x 395 x 342 mm
Set weightKnown for one	3.7 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set width	43.5 cm	43.5 cm
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPEG
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sports
Video compression formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, Xvid
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	EasyLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz
Playback modes	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom
Power	150 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
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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