Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG NB3540 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels vs Philips HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

23specifications compared
14differ
9identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- NB3540 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:320 W
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:120 W
Subwoofer type
- NB3540 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:Active subwoofer
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power
- NB3540 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:160 W
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:60 W
Product colour
- NB3540 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:Silver
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
Connectivity technology
- NB3540 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired
Power consumption (typical)
- NB3540 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:27 W
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:30 W
Soundbar weight
- NB3540 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:1.3 kg
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.93 kg
Subwoofer weight
- NB3540 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:5.55 kg
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.6 kg

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Comparison of NB3540, HTL2153B/12
52 specifications	A LG NB3540 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels Model NB3540 View product	B Philips HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HTL2153B/12 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	2.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	320 W	120 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, DTS 2.0, DTS Digital Surround	Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Tweeter impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 Ω
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	160 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Active subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	160 W	60 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 - 200 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
FM radio	No	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Recommended usageKnown for one	Home theatre	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Virtual surroundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Subwoofer cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 m
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wired
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown 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 inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Differs	27 W	30 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Soundbar weightDiffers	1.3 kg	1.93 kg
Subwoofer weightDiffers	5.55 kg	2.6 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Receiver included	No	No
Cables includedDiffers	USB	AC
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	9.2 kg	5.1 kg
Other features3 differ
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.3 cm (5.25")
Soundbar dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	770 x 75 x 35 mm	843 x 60 x 52 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	831 x 228 x 436 mm	400 x 349 x 292 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	196 x 297 x 390 mm	165 x 295 x 240 mm
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Docking connector type	Not supported	Not supported

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