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Panasonic SC-HTB488 vs Panasonic SC-HTB688

    33.58 in
    2.38 in
    Panasonic SC-HTB488 Soundbar
    Panasonic SC-HTB488
      33.58 in
      2.38 in
      Panasonic SC-HTB688 Soundbar
      Panasonic SC-HTB688
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      For a total asking price of less than AUD $3500, the Panasonic’s EX600U series of Ultra HD HDR TVs and HTB688 soundbar promise to deliver both vibrant 4K home entertainment experiences, a intuitive smart TV interface and an extra degree of flexibility sometimes not found in bottom-end TVs.Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Panasonic SC-HTB488Panasonic SC-HTB488
      Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
      Audio output channels2.13.1
      Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

      Connectivity

      Panasonic SC-HTB488Panasonic SC-HTB488
      Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI ports quantity13
      Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
      USBnono
      NFCyesno
      Ethernet connectionnoyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.04.0
      Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

      Decoders

      Panasonic SC-HTB488Panasonic SC-HTB488
      Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
      Audio format
      • DTS Digital Surround
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS Digital Surround
      • Dolby Digital

      Audio features

      Panasonic SC-HTB488Panasonic SC-HTB488
      Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
      Suitable for subwooferyesyes
      Wirelessyesyes
      Impedance6.0 Ω6.0 Ω
      Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)10.0 %10.0 %
      RMS rated power200.0 W300.0 W
      Soundbar speaker RMS power50.0 W60.0 W

      Dimensions

      Panasonic SC-HTB488Panasonic SC-HTB488
      Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Width33.58 in33.58 in
      Height2.38 in2.38 in
      Depth3.54 in3.54 in
      Weight4.19 lb5.07 lb

      Subwoofer

      Panasonic SC-HTB488Panasonic SC-HTB488
      Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
      Subwoofer includedyesyes
      Type of enclosure (sub)
      Bass reflex
      Bass reflex
      Subwoofer RMS power90.0 W120.0 W
      Subwoofer impedance3.0 Ω3.0 Ω
      Bass reflexyesyes
      Subwoofer width7.28 in7.28 in
      Subwoofer depth13.27 in13.27 in
      Subwoofer height11.93 in11.93 in
      Subwoofer weight9.48 lb9.48 lb

      Design

      Panasonic SC-HTB488Panasonic SC-HTB488
      Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Features

      Panasonic SC-HTB488Panasonic SC-HTB488
      Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
      Radio receivernono
      FM radionono
      Handheld remote controlyesyes
      Docking connector typeNot supportedNot supported
      Apple docking compatibilitynono

      Power

      Panasonic SC-HTB488Panasonic SC-HTB488
      Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
      Power consumption (standby)1.0 W0.5 W
      Power consumption (typical)37.0 W20.0 W

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