Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12 vs Philips SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12

50specifications compared
20differ
30identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:DVD player
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:Blu-Ray player
3D
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:No
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:Yes
RMS rated power
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:600 W
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:1000 W
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:6.35 cm (2.5")
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak power
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:100 W
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:166 W
Satellite speaker peak power
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:200 W
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:664 W
Wireless subwoofer
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:No
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:Yes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12:13.3 cm (5.25")
- SoundHub 5.1 Home theater HTS5593/12:16.5 cm (6.5")

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Comparison of HTS3538/12, HTS5593/12
80 specifications	A Philips 5.1 Home theatre HTS3538/12 Model HTS3538/12 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
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	DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG4	AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	600 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 supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	100 W	166 W
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speaker peak powerDiffers	200 W	664 W
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	13.3 cm (5.25")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers	100 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 quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 version	1.4	1.4
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	75 W	105 W
AC input frequency	50 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	12 kg	23.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	905 x 377 x 261 mm	668 x 534 x 400 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GIF, JPEG XR, JPG
Picture enhancementDiffers	HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling	HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Battery typeKnown for one	AAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Game modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No
EasyLinkDiffers	Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough, System standby	21:9 format subtitle support, Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, Dynamic Lipsync, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	360 x 325 x 58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	2.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	85 x 95 x 160 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	300 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	85 x 95 x 160 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	300 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	195 x 265 x 265 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	2.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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