Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/F7

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 34identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:DVD player
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/F7:Blu-Ray player
  • 3D
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:No
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/F7:Yes
  • Audio decoders
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:Dolby Digital 5.1
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/F7:Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Audio formats supported
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:MP3, WMA
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/F7:AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:No
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/F7:Yes
  • Wi-Fi
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:No
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/F7:Yes
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:55 W
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/F7:60 W
  • AC input frequency
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:50 Hz
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3541/F7:60 Hz

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Comparison of HTS3531/98, HTS3541/F7
91 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Playback disc formatsSVCD, VCDSVCD, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPGDIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated power300 W300 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAAAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)30%30%
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EqualizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 W
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)6.35 cm (2.5")6.35 cm (2.5")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)6.35 cm (2.5")6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 W
Wireless subwooferDiffersNoYes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W60 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220-240 V110 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.35 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 290 x 55 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84.5 x 89 x 89 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84.5 x 89 x 89 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 x 265 x 267.5 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package weight9 kg9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)520 x 377 x 310 mm520 x 377 x 310 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIAC
ManualYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Additional accessoriesKnown for one2 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 leafletUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityNot supportedNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Rear speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.9 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.9 cm
Rear speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.45 cm
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 sourceEasyLink
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
EasyLinkKnown for oneAutomatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-PassthroughUnknown — not stated by the source

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