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Panasonic SC-HTB688 vs Panasonic SC-HTB690

33.58 in
2.38 in
Panasonic SC-HTB688 Soundbar
Panasonic SC-HTB688
37.4 in
2.17 in
Panasonic SC-HTB690 Soundbar
Panasonic SC-HTB690
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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

General

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Audio output channels3.13.1

Connectivity

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity32
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
USBnono
NFCnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.03.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Audio format
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS Digital Surround

Audio features

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
RMS rated power300.0 W350.0 W

Subwoofer

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Bass reflexyesyes
Subwoofer width7.28 in7.09 in
Subwoofer depth13.27 in11.93 in
Subwoofer height11.93 in14.88 in
Subwoofer weight9.48 lb11.02 lb

Design

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver

Dimensions

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Width33.58 in37.4 in
Height2.38 in2.17 in
Depth3.54 in4.72 in
Weight5.07 lb5.73 lb

Power

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.48 W
Power consumption (typical)20.0 W42.0 W

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