Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS2500/12 vs Philips MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 7identical
  • 82known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS2500/12:DVD recorder
    • MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:DVD player
  • Video formats supported
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS2500/12:MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, XviD
    • MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:Not supported
  • Audio output channels
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS2500/12:5.1 channels
    • MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS2500/12:300 W
    • MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:140 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS2500/12:MP3, WMA
    • MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:MP3
  • Subwoofer type
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS2500/12:Passive subwoofer
    • MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:Active subwoofer
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS2500/12:13.3 cm (5.25")
    • MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:20.3 cm (8")
  • Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out
    • Immersive Sound 5.1 Home theater HTS2500/12:2
    • MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:1

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Comparison of HTS2500/12, MCD299/98
105 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD recorderDVD player
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 discs
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video formats supportedDiffersMPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, XviDNot supported
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12-bit/108MHz
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W140 W
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital, DTS
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAMP3
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM, MW
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 W
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.2 cm (4")
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20.000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs13.3 cm (5.25")20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one12 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers21
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
MW antennaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSimplified Chinese, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110-240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one55 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 x 115 x 335 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 75 x 100 mm177 x 89 x 297 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs267.5 x 265 x 160 mm350 x 357 x 220 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one480 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one100 x 75 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one480 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one2.65 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers570 mm567 mm
Package depthDiffers395 mm512 mm
Package heightDiffers310 mm420 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.1 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source567 x 512 x 420 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAV, Component
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features3 differ
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital, DTS Digital Out
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DVD region codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
DepthDiffers303 mm115 mm
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
HeightDiffers58 mm335 mm
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.9 cm
Speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.7 cm
Speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.7 cm
SubwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35.7 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 cm
Tuner enhancementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto store
Set widthDiffers36 cm45 cm
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one110-240V, 50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker depthKnown for one7.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker heightKnown for one10 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker widthKnown for one10 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker driver diameterKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast forward, Fast reverse, Slow, Zoom
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source

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