Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 29identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:DVD player
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:Blu-Ray player
  • 3D
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:No
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:Yes
  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:300 W
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:600 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:MP3, WMA
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:8 Ω
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:4 Ω
  • Number of HDMI outputs
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:0
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:1
  • USB ports quantity
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:0
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:1
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS2512/94:0
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:1

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Comparison of HTS2512/94, HTS3563/98
88 specifications
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
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDSVCD, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPGASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W600 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAAAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)30%30%
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Frequency response CDKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency response DVDKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFMUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
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 frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
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 source400 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)13.3 cm (5.25")13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers8 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 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
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial in11
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) portsDiffers01
FM antennaYesYes
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.9 W0.9 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 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 contentidentical
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Additional accessoriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersNot supportediPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
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 detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
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 source21:9 format subtitle support, Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, Dynamic Lipsync, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough, System standby
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source520 x 377 x 310 mm

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