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Panasonic SC-HTB20 vs Panasonic SC-HTB690

29.72 in
1.93 in
Panasonic SC-HTB20 Soundbar
Panasonic SC-HTB20
37.4 in
2.17 in
Panasonic SC-HTB690 Soundbar
Panasonic SC-HTB690
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Full Comparison

General

Panasonic SC-HTB20Panasonic SC-HTB20
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Audio output channels2.13.1
Recommended usageHome theatreTV

Connectivity

Panasonic SC-HTB20Panasonic SC-HTB20
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsnono
Analogue RCA stereo inputs00
Analogue RCA stereo outputs00
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)21
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity22
Number of HDMI inputs11
Number of HDMI outputs11
USBnono
Bluetoothnoyes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

Panasonic SC-HTB20Panasonic SC-HTB20
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS Digital Surround

Audio features

Panasonic SC-HTB20Panasonic SC-HTB20
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessnoyes
RMS rated power240.0 W350.0 W

Dimensions

Panasonic SC-HTB20Panasonic SC-HTB20
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Width29.72 in37.4 in
Height1.93 in2.17 in
Depth2.3 in4.72 in
Weight2.87 lb5.73 lb

Subwoofer

Panasonic SC-HTB20Panasonic SC-HTB20
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Bass reflexyesyes
Subwoofer width7.09 in7.09 in
Subwoofer depth12.01 in11.93 in
Subwoofer height16.06 in14.88 in
Subwoofer weight12.13 lb11.02 lb

Design

Panasonic SC-HTB20Panasonic SC-HTB20
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver

Features

Panasonic SC-HTB20Panasonic SC-HTB20
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Wireless speakers includednoyes

Power

Panasonic SC-HTB20Panasonic SC-HTB20
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Operational Power Consumption< 52< 42
Power consumption (standby)0.1 W0.48 W
Power consumption (typical)52.0 W42.0 W

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