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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5520/94

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 25identical
  • 49known 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
    • 800 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
    • MP3, WMA
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • 6 Ω
    • 8 Ω
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • Yes
    • No
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • 16.5 cm (6.5")
    • 20.3 cm (8")

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101 specifications
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Philips

2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98

Model HTS3261/98

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Philips

5.1 Home theater HTS5520/94

Model HTS5520/94

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Optical drive3 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
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WMVASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVID
Full HDKnown for oneYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9
Video enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers400 W800 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master AudioDolby Digital 5.1, DTS, DTS 96/24
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one65 dB
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MP3, WAV, WMAMP3, WMA
Frequency response CDKnown for one20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVDKnown for one20 - 20000 Hz
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYes
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one200 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one400 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers6 Ω8 Ω
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one200 W
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one200 W
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs16.5 cm (6.5")20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers3 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one200 W
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI inKnown for one0
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0
USB ports quantityDiffers10
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0
Digital audio optical inDiffers10
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI versionDiffers1.41.3
USB versionKnown for one2.0
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneMusic iLINKUSB
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs75 W150 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.9 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one435 x 358 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one3.6 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one100 x 103 x 279 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one1 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one280 x 92 x 95 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one1.4 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one100 x 103 x 279 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one1 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one196 x 342 x 392 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one6.3 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers9 kg17 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs550 x 275 x 393 mm400 x 565 x 470 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIAC, AV
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
Audio systemKnown for oneStereo
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneYes
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPEG XR, JPG, PNGJPG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYes
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, Xvid
Channels quantityKnown for one40 channels
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Technical details1 differ
KaraokeDiffersNoYes
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
SlideshowKnown for oneYes
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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