Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98 vs Philips 5.1 Home theatre HTS5543/12

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 38identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:300 W
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS5543/12:1000 W
  • Audio decoders
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:Dolby Digital 5.1
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS5543/12:Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS
  • Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:6.35 cm (2.5")
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS5543/12:7.62 cm (3")
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:55 W
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS5543/12:105 W
  • AC input frequency
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:50 Hz
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS5543/12:50 - 60 Hz
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:0.9 W
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS5543/12:0.5 W
  • Package weight
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:9 kg
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS5543/12:17.1 kg
  • Package dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:520 x 377 x 310 mm
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS5543/12:668 x 418 x 400 mm

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Comparison of HTS3531/98, HTS5543/12
102 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeDVD playerDVD player
Disc types supportedCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, 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, VCDCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPGAVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Progressive scanYesYes
Video enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS
Audio formats supportedMP3, WMAMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)30%30%
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency response CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs6.35 cm (2.5")7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source664 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
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 source0
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W105 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 x 330 x 45 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.69 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 x 82 x 187 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source570 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source223 x 80 x 102 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source570 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 65 x 1092 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source820 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178 x 343 x 303 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers9 kg17.1 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs520 x 377 x 310 mm668 x 418 x 400 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
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
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiLINK
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Game modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
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 colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
USB direct playbackKnown 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
Wireless speaker readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EasyLinkKnown for oneAutomatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-PassthroughUnknown — not stated by the source

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