Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB7530KD/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/40

65specifications compared
33differ
32identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- HTB7530KD/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/40:DVD player
3D
- HTB7530KD/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/40:No
RMS rated power
- HTB7530KD/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/40:600 W
Audio formats supported
- HTB7530KD/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/40:MP3, WMA
Center speaker RMS power
- HTB7530KD/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:230 W
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/40:100 W
Center speaker impedance
- HTB7530KD/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/40:4 Ω
Satellite speakers RMS power
- HTB7530KD/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:230 W
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/40:200 W
Satellite speaker impedance
- HTB7530KD/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5 Ω
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/40:4 Ω

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Comparison of HTB7530KD/98, HTS3538/40
105 specifications	A Philips HTB7530KD/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTB7530KD/98 View product	B Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/40 Model HTS3538/40 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Blu-Ray player	DVD player
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formats	SVCD, VCD	SVCD, VCD
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	5.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	1000 W	600 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio	Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	30%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit rates	32 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	230 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	5 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker2 differ
Center speaker RMS powerDiffers	230 W	100 W
Center speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	6.35 cm (2.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers4 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	230 W	200 W
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	5 Ω	4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	7.62 cm (3")	6.35 cm (2.5")
Wireless satellite speakersDiffers	Yes	No
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	230 W	100 W
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantity	0	0
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	1	0
Digital audio coaxial out	0	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical out	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	105 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.25 W	0.9 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 344 x 56 mm	360 x 325 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	3.35 kg	2.4 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	111 x 96 x 269 mm	85 x 95 x 160 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	920 g	300 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	266 x 87 x 99 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightDiffers	980 g	300 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	111 x 96 x 269 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	920 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	178 x 302 x 353 mm	160 x 265 x 265 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	3.9 kg	2.6 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	14.7 kg	12 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	555 x 423 x 385 mm	905 x 377 x 261 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	AC
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	Not supported
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Image formats supportedDiffers	GIF, JPG, PNG	JPG
Internet TVKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formats	MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4	MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 x 160 x 95 mm
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.35 cm (2.5")
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 channels
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	EasyLink	EasyLink
Technical details1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeDiffers	Yes	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Slideshow	Yes	Yes
Smart TVKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Zoom

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