Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG LAC553B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Philips HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels

26specifications compared
17differ
9identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- LAC553B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
RMS rated power
- LAC553B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:200 W
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:280 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- LAC553B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:50 W
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:95 W
Audio formats supported
- LAC553B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:LPCM
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:MP3
Connectivity technology
- LAC553B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:Wired
Depth
- LAC553B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:47 mm
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:69 mm
Height
- LAC553B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:71 mm
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:51 mm
Soundbar weight
- LAC553B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.5 kg
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:1.8 kg

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Comparison of LAC553B, HTL3170B/12
57 specifications	A LG LAC553B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model LAC553B View product	B Philips HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels Model HTL3170B/12 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	3.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	200 W	280 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS, Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	50 W	95 W
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Tweeter impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 - 200 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Recommended usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Universal
Product colour	Black	Black
Audio formats supportedDiffers	LPCM	MP3
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EasyLink
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual surroundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 x 303 x 330 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wired
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width	950 mm	950 mm
DepthDiffers	47 mm	69 mm
HeightDiffers	71 mm	51 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.5 kg	1.8 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.1 cm	18 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	26.1 cm	33 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	35 cm	30.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	3.9 kg	4.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1016 mm	400 mm
Package depthDiffers	223 mm	372 mm
Package heightDiffers	430 mm	418 mm
Package weightDiffers	8.5 kg	9.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.9 cm (6.25")
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	192KHz / 24bit	Unknown — not stated by the source

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