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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 29identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 400 W
    • 300 W
  • 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
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • 16.5 cm (6.5")
    • 13.3 cm (5.25")
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • 3 Ω
    • 4 Ω
  • Wi-Fi
    • Yes
    • No

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Philips

2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98

Model HTS3261/98

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Philips

5.1 Home theater HTS3541/12

Model HTS3541/12

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Optical drive1 differ
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WMVAVCHD, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Audio3 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, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one30%
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
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 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 RMS powerKnown for one50 W
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs16.5 cm (6.5")13.3 cm (5.25")
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
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneMusic iLINKUSB
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs75 W60 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.9 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 325 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one2.4 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
Rear speaker weightKnown for one350 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs550 x 275 x 393 mm520 x 377 x 310 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIAC
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
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPEG XR, JPG, PNGGIF, JPG, PNG
Rear speaker depthKnown for one8 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one15.9 cm
Rear speaker widthKnown for one8.45 cm
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
SlideshowKnown for oneYes
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

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