Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 31identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:300 W
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:600 W
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:8 Ω
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:4 Ω
  • Number of HDMI outputs
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:0
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:1
  • USB ports quantity
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:0
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:1
  • AC input frequency
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:50 Hz
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:50 - 60 Hz
  • AC input voltage
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:220-240 V
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:100-240 V
  • Cables included
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:AC
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:AC, HDMI
  • Karaoke
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:No
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:Yes

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Comparison of HTS2512/94, HTS3538/98
87 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPGAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W600 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II
Frequency response CDKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency response DVDKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFMUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 cm (2.5")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one13.3 cm (5.25")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers8 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers01
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityDiffers01
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220-240 V100-240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 290 x 55 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one195 x 265 x 265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACAC, HDMI
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Additional accessoriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Other featuresidentical
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Game modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Technical details1 differ
KaraokeDiffersNoYes
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, Slideshow, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EasyLinkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAudio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough, System standby
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 Ω
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 cm (2.5")
Front speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source905 x 377 x 261 mm

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