Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12

56specifications compared
20differ
36identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:400 W
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:300 W
Number of satellite speakers
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:2
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:4
Satellite speaker impedance
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:6 Ω
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:7.62 cm (3")
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:6.35 cm (2.5")
Subwoofer RMS power
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:200 W
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:50 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:16.5 cm (6.5")
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer impedance
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:3 Ω
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:4 Ω
Wi-Fi
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:Yes
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12:No

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Comparison of HTS3261/12, HTS3541/12
77 specifications	A Philips 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12 Model HTS3261/12 View product	B Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12 Model HTS3541/12 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player type	Blu-Ray player	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supported	BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3D	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, RMVB, WMV	AVCHD, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	400 W	300 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Audio formats supported	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit rates	32 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 W
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")
Satellite speakers3 differ
Satellite speakers RMS power	200 W	200 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	2	4
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	6 Ω	4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	7.62 cm (3")	6.35 cm (2.5")
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	200 W	50 W
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Composite video out	1	1
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Digital audio coaxial in	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	75 W	60 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.9 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 315 x 58 mm	360 x 325 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.4 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84.5 x 80 x 159 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	159 x 80 x 84.5 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	123 x 369 x 307 mm	160 x 265 x 265 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	3.8 kg	2.5 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	95 x 87 x 161 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	550 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weight	9 kg	9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	550 x 275 x 393 mm	520 x 377 x 310 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Composite, HDMI	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPhone, iPod	Not supported
Built-in HDD	No	No
Image formats supported	GIF, JPG, PNG	GIF, JPG, PNG
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.9 cm
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.45 cm
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
SlideshowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Playback modesKnown for one	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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