All categories
Phones & WearablesView all 31

Departments

Phones & WearablesComputers & TabletsComponents & StorageNetworkingPrinting & OfficePower & ChargingTV, Audio & VideoGaming, Toys & RobotsKitchen AppliancesHome AppliancesPersonal Care & HealthSmart Home & SecurityCar & MobilityTools & GardenCameras & Photo

Shopping country

Browse

All categoriesCompare products

Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/12

Add a product
  • 45specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 25identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • Blu-Ray player
    • DVD player
  • 3D
    • Yes
    • No
  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 400 W
    • 300 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
    • MP3, WMA
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • 6 Ω
    • 4 Ω
  • Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
    • 7.62 cm (3")
    • 6.35 cm (2.5")
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • Yes
    • No

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only
82 specifications
A

Philips

2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98

Model HTS3261/98

View product
B

Philips

5.1 Home theater HTS3531/12

Model HTS3531/12

View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersBlu-Ray playerDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-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
Video2 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WMVDIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers400 W300 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master AudioDolby Digital
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MP3, WAV, WMAMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)30%30%
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one50 W
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")
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one200 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers6 Ω4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs7.62 cm (3")6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one200 W
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one50 W
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs16.5 cm (6.5")13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers3 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one200 W
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Composite video out11
Digital audio optical in11
FM antennaYesYes
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneMusic iLINKUSB
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs75 W55 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.9 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 323 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one23 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one84.5 x 80 x 159 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one350 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one159 x 80 x 84.5 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one350 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one160 x 265 x 265 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one2.5 kg
Dimensions rear speaker (W x D x H)Known for one84.5 x 80 x 159 mm
Rear speaker weightKnown for one350 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package weight9 kg9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs550 x 275 x 393 mm520 x 377 x 310 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Additional accessoriesKnown for oneBatteries for remote control, CVBS video cable, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control, World Wide Warranty leaflet, Music iLINK Cable
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersiPhone, iPodNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPEG XR, JPG, PNGJPG
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Channels quantityKnown for one40 channels
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
KaraokeKnown for oneNo
EasyLinkKnown for one21:9 format subtitle support, Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, Dynamic Lipsync, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More home cinema system comparisons

All home cinema system comparisons