Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips HTL1508/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels vs Philips HTL1520B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels

31specifications compared
5differ
26identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTL1520B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels has 40 W more RMS rated power than the Philips HTL1508/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (70 W vs 30 W). Only the Philips HTL1520B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels has subwoofer included. Recommended usage: Home theatre on the Philips HTL1508/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels, Universal on the Philips HTL1520B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels. Connectivity technology: Wireless on the Philips HTL1508/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels, Wired & Wireless on the Philips HTL1520B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels. AC input voltage: 100-240 V on the Philips HTL1508/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels, 100 - 240 V on the Philips HTL1520B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels.

RMS rated power
- HTL1508/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:30 W
- HTL1520B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:70 W
Subwoofer included
- HTL1508/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
- HTL1520B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Yes
Recommended usage
- HTL1508/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Home theatre
- HTL1520B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Universal
Connectivity technology
- HTL1508/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Wireless
- HTL1520B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Wired & Wireless
AC input voltage
- HTL1508/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:100-240 V
- HTL1520B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:100 - 240 V

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Comparison of HTL1508/12, HTL1520B/12
57 specifications	A Philips HTL1508/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels Model HTL1508/12 View product	B Philips HTL1520B/12 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels Model HTL1520B/12 View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels	2.0 channels	2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	30 W	70 W
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS power	30 W	30 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.4 cm (4.5")
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
Features1 differ
Recommended usageDiffers	Home theatre	Universal
Product colour	Black	Black
FM radio	No	No
Built-in display	No	No
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
TV stand usage	No	No
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	960 mm	960 mm
Depth	76.5 mm	76.5 mm
Height	63 mm	63 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.5 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.5 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver included	No	No
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Packaging contentKnown for one	Quick start guide Remote Control World Wide Warranty leaflet AAA Battery (x1) Power adapter	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1022 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	343 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	228 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of remote control batteries	1	1
Remote control battery type	AAA	AAA
TV remote compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	iPad, iPhone, iPod	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85182200	Unknown — not stated by the source

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