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Panasonic SC-HTB680 vs Panasonic SC-HTB690

    37.4 in
    4.33 in
    Panasonic SC-HTB680 Soundbar
    Panasonic SC-HTB680
      37.4 in
      2.17 in
      Panasonic SC-HTB690 Soundbar
      Panasonic SC-HTB690
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
      At current prices, Panasonic's SC-HTB680 represents great value, with HDMI connectivity, NFC Bluetooth and a wireless subwooferRead more
      Panasonic SC-HTB680 review: Panasonic's 3.1-channel soundbar system packs plenty of features but falls down on sound qualityRead more
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Panasonic SC-HTB680Panasonic SC-HTB680
      Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
      Audio output channels3.13.1

      Connectivity

      Panasonic SC-HTB680Panasonic SC-HTB680
      Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
      Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI ports quantity22
      Number of HDMI inputs11
      Number of HDMI outputs11
      Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
      NFCyesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes

      Decoders

      Panasonic SC-HTB680Panasonic SC-HTB680
      Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
      Audio format
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Pro Logic II
      • DTS Digital Surround
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Pro Logic II
      • DTS Digital Surround

      Audio features

      Panasonic SC-HTB680Panasonic SC-HTB680
      Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
      Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
      Suitable for subwooferyesyes
      Wirelessyesyes
      RMS rated power350.0 W350.0 W

      Subwoofer

      Panasonic SC-HTB680Panasonic SC-HTB680
      Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
      Subwoofer includedyesyes
      Type of enclosure (sub)
      Bass reflex
      Bass reflex
      Subwoofer width7.09 in7.09 in
      Subwoofer depth16.06 in11.93 in
      Subwoofer height12.05 in14.88 in
      Subwoofer weight11.02 lb11.02 lb

      Design

      Panasonic SC-HTB680Panasonic SC-HTB680
      Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black
      • Silver

      Dimensions

      Panasonic SC-HTB680Panasonic SC-HTB680
      Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
      Width37.4 in37.4 in
      Height4.33 in2.17 in
      Depth2.09 in4.72 in
      Weight5.73 lb5.73 lb

      Features

      Panasonic SC-HTB680Panasonic SC-HTB680
      Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
      3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes

      Power

      Panasonic SC-HTB680Panasonic SC-HTB680
      Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
      Operational Power Consumption< 36< 42
      Power consumption (standby)0.48 W0.48 W
      Power consumption (typical)36.0 W42.0 W

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