Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98 vs Philips SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12

57specifications compared
23differ
34identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:DVD player
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:Blu-Ray player
3D
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:No
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:Yes
RMS rated power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:300 W
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:1000 W
Audio formats supported
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:MP3, WMA
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:6.35 cm (2.5")
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:50 W
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:166 W
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:6.35 cm (2.5")
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speaker peak power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98:200 W
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:664 W

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Comparison of HTS3531/98, HTS5593/12
69 specifications	A Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/98 Model HTS3531/98 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
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Audio3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 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
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Center speaker2 differ
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	6.35 cm (2.5")	7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerDiffers	50 W	166 W
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	6.35 cm (2.5")	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speaker peak powerDiffers	200 W	664 W
Subwoofer2 differ
Wireless subwooferDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers	50 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
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	55 W	105 W
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
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 features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Not supported	iPhone, iPod
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GIF, JPEG XR, JPG
Technical details2 differ
KaraokeDiffers	Yes	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

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