Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12

59specifications compared
25differ
34identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:Blu-Ray player
Card reader integrated
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:Yes
3D
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:Yes
RMS rated power
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:210 W
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:1000 W
Audio formats supported
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6.35 cm (2.5")
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak power
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:35 W
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:166 W
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
- HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:6.35 cm (2.5")
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:7.62 cm (3")

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Comparison of HTS3531/55, HTS5593/12
69 specifications	A Philips HTS3531/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS3531/55 View product	B Philips SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12 Model HTS5593/12 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formats	SVCD, VCD	SVCD, VCD
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG	AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	210 W	1000 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	30%	30%
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit rates	32 - 320 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Center speaker2 differ
Center speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	6.35 cm (2.5")	7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerDiffers	35 W	166 W
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	6.35 cm (2.5")	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speaker peak powerDiffers	140 W	664 W
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers	35 W	166 W
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Composite video out	1	1
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	55 W	105 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.9 W	0.5 W
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	9 kg	23.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	520 x 377 x 310 mm	668 x 534 x 400 mm
Packaging content2 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Additional accessoriesDiffers	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	2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Not supported	iPhone, iPod
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Image formats supportedDiffers	JPEG XR	GIF, JPEG XR, JPG
Picture enhancement	HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom	HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Technical details1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No
EasyLinkDiffers	Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough	21:9 format subtitle support, Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, Dynamic Lipsync, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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