Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theater HTS3271/12 vs Philips HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels

46specifications compared
19differ
27identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3271/12:Blu-Ray player
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
3D
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3271/12:Yes
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
RMS rated power
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3271/12:400 W
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:210 W
Audio formats supported
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3271/12:AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
Satellite speaker impedance
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3271/12:6 Ω
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3271/12:7.62 cm (3")
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6.35 cm (2.5")
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3271/12:16.5 cm (6.5")
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.54 cm (1")
Subwoofer impedance
- 2.1 Home theater HTS3271/12:3 Ω
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω

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Comparison of HTS3271/12, HTS3531/51
79 specifications	A Philips 2.1 Home theater HTS3271/12 Model HTS3271/12 View product	B Philips HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS3531/51 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Blu-Ray player	DVD player
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SVCD, VCD
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	MOV	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	400 W	210 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD	Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WMA
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	6 Ω	4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	7.62 cm (3")	6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 W
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	2.54 cm (1")
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	75 W	55 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.9 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	360 x 315 x 58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	2.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	95 x 87 x 161 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	550 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	123 x 369 x 307 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	3.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	393 x 550 x 275 mm	520 x 377 x 310 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Composite	AC, HDMI
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick Start Guide (On box), Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPhone, iPod	Not supported
Image formats supportedDiffers	GIF, JPG, PNG	JPEG XR
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital 5.1
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Technical detailsidentical
Playback modesKnown for one	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SlideshowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EasyLinkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.35 cm (2.5")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W

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