Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5543/98 vs Philips HTS5553/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels

92specifications compared
11differ
81identical
2known for one product only

Key differences

Audio decoders
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5543/98:Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS
- HTS5553/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Dolby Digital 5.1
Center speaker RMS power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5543/98:166 W
- HTS5553/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:133 W
Satellite speakers RMS power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5543/98:664 W
- HTS5553/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:532 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5543/98:166 W
- HTS5553/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:133 W
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5543/98:90 x 82 x 187 mm
- HTS5553/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 65 x 1092 mm
Front speaker weight
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5543/98:570 g
- HTS5553/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:820 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5543/98:84.5 x 89 x 89 mm
- HTS5553/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 65 x 1092 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS5543/98:160 x 265 x 267.5 mm
- HTS5553/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:178 x 343 x 303 mm

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Comparison of HTS5543/98, HTS5553/78
94 specifications	A Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5543/98 Model HTS5543/98 View product	B Philips HTS5553/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS5553/78 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player type	DVD player	DVD player
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 formats	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Videoidentical
3D	No	No
Video formats supported	AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG	AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Video enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated power	1000 W	1000 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS	Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	30%	30%
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit rates	32 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Frequency response CD	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVD	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker RMS powerDiffers	166 W	133 W
Center speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	664 W	532 W
Number of satellite speakers	4	4
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	166 W	133 W
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
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	4 Ω	4 Ω
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI in	0	0
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantity	0	0
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Digital audio coaxial in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial out	0	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical out	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)	105 W	105 W
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)	435 x 330 x 45 mm	435 x 330 x 45 mm
Main unit weight	3.69 kg	3.69 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	90 x 82 x 187 mm	100 x 65 x 1092 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	570 g	820 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)	223 x 80 x 102 mm	223 x 80 x 102 mm
Center speaker weight	570 g	570 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	84.5 x 89 x 89 mm	100 x 65 x 1092 mm
Satellite speaker weight	820 g	820 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	160 x 265 x 267.5 mm	178 x 343 x 303 mm
Subwoofer weight	3.9 kg	3.9 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	17.1 kg	22.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	668 x 418 x 400 mm	668 x 534 x 400 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Audio input	iLINK	iLINK
CD-RW playback	Yes	Yes
Game mode	Yes	Yes
Image formats supported	JPG	JPG
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Video compression formats	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	Anynet+	Anynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	Yes	Yes
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Playback modes	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless speaker ready	Yes	Yes

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