Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG NB5540 soundbar speaker Black, Silver 4.1 channels vs Philips HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

16specifications compared
10differ
6identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- NB5540 soundbar speaker Black, Silver 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- NB5540 soundbar speaker Black, Silver 4.1 channels:320 W
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:120 W
Audio decoders
- NB5540 soundbar speaker Black, Silver 4.1 channels:Dolby Digital, DTS 2.0
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Dolby Digital
Subwoofer RMS power
- NB5540 soundbar speaker Black, Silver 4.1 channels:160 W
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:60 W
Product colour
- NB5540 soundbar speaker Black, Silver 4.1 channels:Black, Silver
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
Connectivity technology
- NB5540 soundbar speaker Black, Silver 4.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired
Package weight
- NB5540 soundbar speaker Black, Silver 4.1 channels:15.5 kg
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:5.1 kg
Soundbar dimensions (W x D x H)
- NB5540 soundbar speaker Black, Silver 4.1 channels:1026 x 36 x 81 mm
- HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:843 x 60 x 52 mm

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Comparison of NB5540, HTL2153B/12
50 specifications	A LG NB5540 soundbar speaker Black, Silver 4.1 channels Model NB5540 View product	B Philips HTL2153B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HTL2153B/12 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	320 W	120 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, DTS 2.0	Dolby Digital
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	80 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	SimpLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Subwoofer cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 m
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wired
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
Poweridentical
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.93 kg
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	15.5 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	1026 x 36 x 81 mm	843 x 60 x 52 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	1092 x 437 x 353 mm	400 x 349 x 292 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	297 x 330 x 297 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 compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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