Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 22identical
  • 76known for one product only

Key differences

  • Playback disc formats
    • HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:CD audio
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:SVCD, VCD
  • Audio output channels
    • HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:1100 W
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:400 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MP3, PCM, WMA
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:Yes
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:1

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Comparison of HX966TZ, HTS3261/98
107 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audioSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX, H.264, M4V, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, WMVASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WMV
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one12-bit/162MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PALUnknown — not stated by the source
Video enhancement technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1100 W400 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HDDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one24-bit/192kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MP3, PCM, WMAAAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30%
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM, PLLUnknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RDS featuresKnown for oneCT, PS, PTY, RTUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one360 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one180 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one360 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferDiffersNoYes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers01
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI version1.41.4
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMusic iLINKUSB
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one439 x 284 x 61 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one256 x 256 x 1250 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one410 x 53 x 80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one215 x 373 x 397 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions rear speaker (W x D x H)Known for one256 x 256 x 1250 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, HDMI
Additional accessoriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBatteries for remote control, CVBS video cable, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control, World Wide Warranty leaflet, Music iLINK Cable
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDNoNo
Center speaker depthKnown for one5.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker heightKnown for one8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker widthKnown for one41 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneFLDUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker depthKnown for one25.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker heightKnown for one125 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker widthKnown for one25.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ID3 Tag displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker depthKnown for one25.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker heightKnown for one125 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker widthKnown for one25.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one37.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one39.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one21.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 channels
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGIF, JPEG XR, JPG, PNG
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EasyLinkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21:9 format subtitle support, Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, Dynamic Lipsync, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 x 275 x 393 mm

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