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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98 vs Philips Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 38identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 400 W
    • 500 W
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • 6 Ω
    • 5 Ω
  • Subwoofer type
    • Passive subwoofer
    • Active subwoofer
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • Yes
    • No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 75 W
    • 135 W
  • AC input frequency
    • 50 - 60 Hz
    • 50 Hz
  • Package weight
    • 9 kg
    • 16.6 kg

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Philips

2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98

Model HTS3261/98

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Philips

Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51

Model HTS9241/51

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Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WMVASF, AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV
Full HDKnown for oneYes
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9, 21:9
Progressive scanYesYes
Video enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers400 W500 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master AudioDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)30%30%
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Frequency response CDKnown for one20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVDKnown for one20 - 20000 Hz
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Preset stations quantity4040
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one270 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one2
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers6 Ω5 Ω
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one200 W
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one230 W
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)16.5 cm (6.5")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one200 W
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one0
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial in11
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI version1.41.4
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneMusic iLINKUSB
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs75 W135 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one307 x 304 x 66 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one3.87 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one131 x 99 x 334 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one1.2 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one196 x 342 x 397 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one5.3 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers9 kg16.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs550 x 275 x 393 mm570 x 400 x 413 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIAC
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
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 features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Audio inputKnown for oneiLINK
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneYes
Channels quantity40 channels40 channels
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPEG XR, JPG, PNGGIF, JPG
Internet TVKnown for oneYes
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYes
Video compression formatsKnown for oneAVCHD, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneAnynet+
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
KaraokeNoNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown 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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