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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theatre HTS3251/12 vs Philips HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 33identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • Blu-Ray player
    • DVD player
  • RMS rated power
    • 300 W
    • 210 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
    • MP3, WMA
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • 16.5 cm (6.5")
    • 2.54 cm (1")
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • 8 Ω
    • 4 Ω
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 60 W
    • 55 W
  • AC input frequency
    • 50 Hz
    • 50 - 60 Hz
  • Package weight
    • 8.7 kg
    • 9 kg

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Philips

2.1 Home theatre HTS3251/12

Model HTS3251/12

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Philips

HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model HTS3531/51

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Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersBlu-Ray playerDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W210 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HDDolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MP3, WAV, WMAMP3, WMA
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYes
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one30%
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Preset stations quantity4040
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one150 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one2
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)6.35 cm (2.5")6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one140 W
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one150 W
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs16.5 cm (6.5")2.54 cm (1")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers8 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one35 W
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of HDMI outputs11
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Composite video out11
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one1
Digital audio optical in11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
FM antennaYesYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs60 W55 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.9 W0.9 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 325 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one2.5 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one84.5 x 80 x 159 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one350 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one195 x 265 x 265 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one3.2 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers8.7 kg9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs470 x 377 x 345 mm520 x 377 x 310 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACAC, HDMI
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Additional accessoriesKnown for one2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick Start Guide (On box), Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityNot supportedNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
HDMIKnown for oneYes
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPG, PNGJPEG XR
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital 5.1
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneAnynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
KaraokeKnown for oneNo
SlideshowKnown for oneYes
EasyLinkKnown for oneAutomatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough
Center speakeridentical
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")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one35 W

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