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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3593/40

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 27identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • DVD player
    • Blu-Ray player
  • 3D
    • No
    • Yes
  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 350 W
    • 600 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • MP3, WMA
    • AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
  • MP3 bit rates
    • 32 - 256 Kbit/s
    • 32 - 320 Kbit/s
  • Subwoofer type
    • Active subwoofer
    • Passive subwoofer
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • Yes
    • No

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Philips

2.1 Home theater HES4900/98

Model HES4900/98

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Philips

5.1 Home theater HTS3593/40

Model HTS3593/40

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Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, 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
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDBlu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersDIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPG
Full HDYesYes
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL
Audio5 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers350 W600 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTSDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAAAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
MP3 bit ratesDiffers32 - 256 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one100 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Wireless satellite speakersNoNo
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersActive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one100 W
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers30 - 180 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one2.54 cm (1")
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers10
Composite video outKnown for one0
S-Video outputs quantity00
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers01
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical inDiffers01
Digital audio optical out00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
FM antennaKnown for oneYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs70 W110 W
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.9 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs361 x 190 x 66.5 mm360 x 325 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one2.4 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one159 x 80 x 84.5 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one350 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one240 x 240 x 1007 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one1.6 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs170 x 340 x 330 mm160 x 265 x 267.5 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one2.5 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one137 x 151.5 x 333.8 mm
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers565 mm800 mm
Package depthDiffers375 mm377 mm
Package heightDiffers395 mm400 mm
Package weightDiffers13 kg15 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs565 x 375 x 395 mm800 x 377 x 400 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Other features3 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersNot supportediPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Prologic II, DTS, Stereo, Virtual Dolby SurroundDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential
CD-RW playbackYesYes
Image formats supportedDiffersJPGGIF, JPEG XR, JPG, PNG
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package weightKnown for one13 kg
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Packaging net weightKnown for one10 kg
Packaging tare weightKnown for one3 kg
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)EasyLinkEasyLink
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
SlideshowYesYes
TV-in portKnown for oneYes
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one2-way
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one6 Ω
Outer cartonidentical
Gross weight of outer cartonKnown for one13 kg
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for one37.5 cm
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for one56.5 cm
Net weight of outer cartonKnown for one10 kg
Quantity outer cartonKnown for one1 pc(s)
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one3 kg
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for one39.5 cm
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one395 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one565 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one375 mm

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