Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12 vs Philips 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12

60specifications compared
18differ
42identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:400 W
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:1000 W
Satellite speakers RMS power
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:200 W
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:540 W
Number of satellite speakers
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:2
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:4
Satellite speaker impedance
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:6 Ω
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:5 Ω
Subwoofer RMS power
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:200 W
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:230 W
HDMI ports quantity
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:1
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:3
Power consumption (typical)
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:75 W
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:105 W
AC input frequency
- 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12:50 - 60 Hz
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:50 Hz

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Comparison of HTS3261/12, HTS8562/12
81 specifications	A Philips 2.1 Home theatre HTS3261/12 Model HTS3261/12 View product	B Philips 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12 Model HTS8562/12 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
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC
Video1 differ
3D	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, RMVB, WMV	AVCHD, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	400 W	1000 W
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD
Audio formats supported	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit rates	32 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 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	3 Ω
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakers3 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	200 W	540 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	2	4
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	6 Ω	5 Ω
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	200 W	230 W
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	16.5 cm (6.5")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	3
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
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	75 W	105 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Supported batteriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAA
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 315 x 58 mm	435 x 342.5 x 63.5 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	2.6 kg	4 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	97 x 120 x 301 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.45 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 x 92 x 95 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	123 x 369 x 307 mm	196 x 342 x 395 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	3.8 kg	4.9 kg
Dimensions rear speaker (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	97 x 120 x 301 mm
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 kg
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 data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	9 kg	18.9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	550 x 275 x 393 mm	565 x 395 x 443 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Composite, HDMI	AC
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibility	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Built-in HDD	No	No
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50PFL7956
Image formats supported	GIF, JPG, PNG	GIF, JPG, PNG
Technical details2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Playback modesDiffers	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	Rotation, Zoom
SlideshowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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