Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

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

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

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3251/12:Blu-Ray player
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
RMS rated power
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3251/12:300 W
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:210 W
Audio formats supported
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3251/12:AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3251/12:16.5 cm (6.5")
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.54 cm (1")
Subwoofer impedance
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3251/12:8 Ω
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
Power consumption (typical)
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3251/12:60 W
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:55 W
AC input frequency
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3251/12:50 Hz
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 - 60 Hz
Package weight
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3251/12:8.7 kg
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:9 kg

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Comparison of HTS3251/12, HTS3531/51
77 specifications	A Philips 2.1 Home theatre HTS3251/12 Model HTS3251/12 View product	B Philips HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS3531/51 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Blu-Ray player	DVD player
Disc types supportedDiffers	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 formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Audio3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	210 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD	Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WMA
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30%
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 W
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	2.54 cm (1")
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	8 Ω	4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Ports & interfacesidentical
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	60 W	55 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	360 x 325 x 58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	2.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	84.5 x 80 x 159 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	350 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	195 x 265 x 265 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	3.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	8.7 kg	9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	470 x 377 x 345 mm	520 x 377 x 310 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, HDMI
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 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
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffers	GIF, JPG, PNG	JPEG XR
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital 5.1
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Anynet+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Playback modesKnown for one	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SlideshowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EasyLinkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.35 cm (2.5")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W

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