Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips Fidelio SkyQuake soundbar speaker B8/12 vs Philips HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels

32specifications compared
15differ
17identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- Fidelio SkyQuake soundbar speaker B8/12:400 W
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:280 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- Fidelio SkyQuake soundbar speaker B8/12:180 W
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:95 W
Impedance
- Fidelio SkyQuake soundbar speaker B8/12:8 Ω
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:4 Ω
Subwoofer frequency range
- Fidelio SkyQuake soundbar speaker B8/12:40 - 190 Hz
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:45 - 200 Hz
Connectivity technology
- Fidelio SkyQuake soundbar speaker B8/12:Wired & Wireless
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:Wired
HDMI ports quantity
- Fidelio SkyQuake soundbar speaker B8/12:3
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:1
Width
- Fidelio SkyQuake soundbar speaker B8/12:1058 mm
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:950 mm
Depth
- Fidelio SkyQuake soundbar speaker B8/12:120 mm
- HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:69 mm

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Comparison of B8/12, HTL3170B/12
65 specifications	A Philips Fidelio SkyQuake soundbar speaker B8/12 Model B8/12 View product	B Philips HTL3170B/12 soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels Model HTL3170B/12 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	400 W	280 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD	Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Soundbar speaker2 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	180 W	95 W
ImpedanceDiffers	8 Ω	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
Crossover frequencyKnown for one	1 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	40 - 190 Hz	45 - 200 Hz
Subwoofer impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	220 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Recommended usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Universal
Product colour	Black	Black
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 mountable	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 x 303 x 330 mm
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wired
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial in	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI inKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	110-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	1058 mm	950 mm
DepthDiffers	120 mm	69 mm
HeightDiffers	52 mm	51 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30.3 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI, USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1120 mm	400 mm
Package depthDiffers	295 mm	372 mm
Package heightDiffers	470 mm	418 mm
Package weightDiffers	16.2 g	9.2 kg
Other features1 differ
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	20.3 cm (8")	15.9 cm (6.25")
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	APT-X	Unknown — not stated by the source

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