Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips Fidelio SoundBar B5/98 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels vs Philips Fidelio B8/93 soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels

61specifications compared
36differ
25identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- Fidelio SoundBar B5/98 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
- Fidelio B8/93 soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:5.1.2 channels
RMS rated power
- Fidelio SoundBar B5/98 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:210 W
- Fidelio B8/93 soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:400 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- Fidelio SoundBar B5/98 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:120 W
- Fidelio B8/93 soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:180 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- Fidelio SoundBar B5/98 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:30%
- Fidelio B8/93 soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:10%
Woofer diameter (imperial)
- Fidelio SoundBar B5/98 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:16.5 cm (6.5")
- Fidelio B8/93 soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer RMS power
- Fidelio SoundBar B5/98 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:90 W
- Fidelio B8/93 soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:220 W
Subwoofer frequency range
- Fidelio SoundBar B5/98 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:20 - 150 Hz
- Fidelio B8/93 soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:40 - 190 Hz
Subwoofer impedance
- Fidelio SoundBar B5/98 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:4 Ω
- Fidelio B8/93 soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:3 Ω

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Comparison of B5/98, B8/93
83 specifications	A Philips Fidelio SoundBar B5/98 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels Model B5/98 View product	B Philips Fidelio B8/93 soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels Model B8/93 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	5.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	210 W	400 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital 5.1	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround
Soundbar speaker3 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	120 W	180 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs	30%	10%
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	20.3 cm (8")
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	90 W	220 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	20 - 150 Hz	40 - 190 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	3 Ω
Featuresidentical
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, MP3
TV stand usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Technical details12 differ
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Differs	200 x 510 x 200 mm	240 x 510 x 302 mm
Audio systemDiffers	2.1/4.1 system	Dolby Atmos, Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround, DTS Digital Surround
Main unit weightKnown for one	4.18 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
EasyLinkDiffers	Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough	Audio Return Channel, Remote Control-Passthrough, Automatic audio input mapping
Gross weight of outer cartonDiffers	13.44 kg	17.1 kg
Height (cm) outer cartonDiffers	37.1 cm	47.9 cm
I/O portsDiffers	Digital coaxial in, Digital optical in, HDMI 1.4 output (ARC), HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2, Audio in 3.5 mm jack	HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2, HDMI 1.4 output (ARC), Digital optical in, Digital coaxial in, Audio in 3.5 mm jack, USB audio (5V, 500mA DC)
Length (cm) outer cartonDiffers	76.5 cm	112.6 cm
Net weight of outer cartonDiffers	10.147 kg	12.55 kg
Packaging net weightDiffers	10.147 kg	12.55 kg
Packaging tare weightDiffers	3.293 kg	3.67 kg
Surround speaker driversKnown for one	1 X 3" full range speaker	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tare weight outer cartonDiffers	3.293 kg	4.55 kg
Width (cm) outer cartonDiffers	26 cm	29.9 cm
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Remote Control, 2 x AAA Batteries, AC-DC adapter for soundbar, AC power cord (x2), HDMI cable, USB adapter, Wall mount brackets (x2), Wall mount paper guide, Quick start guide, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	110 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power requirementsKnown for one	110-240V, 50Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Batteryidentical
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	1034 mm	1058 mm
DepthDiffers	155.5 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	71.7 mm	55 mm
WeightDiffers	4.48 kg	12.1 kg
Soundbar weightDiffers	4.48 kg	12.1 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	20 cm	24 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	20 cm	30.2 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	1035 x 156 x 70 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, HDMI
Packaging contentKnown for one	80% recycled corrugated board, Soya based ink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers	765 mm	1120 mm
Package depthDiffers	260 mm	295 mm
Package heightDiffers	371 mm	470 mm
Package weightDiffers	16 kg	16.2 kg
Package tare weightDiffers	3.29 kg	3.67 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	13.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	765 x 260 x 371 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyDiffers	Surround on demand, Night Mode, Treble and Bass Control, Audio sync, Auto Volume Leveller, Movie, Music, Near Listening, Voice	Ambisound, Smart Sound, Movie, Music, Voice, Treble and Bass Control, Audio sync, Auto Volume Leveller
Speaker driversKnown for one	3"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190 - 20000 Hz
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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