Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

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

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

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:2.1 channels
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:400 W
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:500 W
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:6 Ω
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:5 Ω
  • Subwoofer type
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:Passive subwoofer
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:Active subwoofer
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:Yes
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:75 W
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:135 W
  • AC input frequency
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:50 - 60 Hz
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:50 Hz
  • Package weight
    • 2.1 Home theater HTS3261/98:9 kg
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:16.6 kg

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of HTS3261/98, HTS9241/51
97 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WMVASF, AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9, 21:9
Video enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Frequency response CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP3, WAV, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers6 Ω5 Ω
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 W
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneMusic iLINKUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs75 W135 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source307 x 304 x 66 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.87 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source131 x 99 x 334 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source196 x 342 x 397 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3 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
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 CableUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiLINK
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPEG XR, JPG, PNGGIF, JPG
Internet TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVCHD, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
SlideshowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EasyLinkKnown for one21:9 format subtitle support, Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, Dynamic Lipsync, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-PassthroughUnknown — not stated by the source

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