Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98 vs Philips HTS3563/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels

56specifications compared
16differ
40identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:DVD player
- HTS3563/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
3D
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:No
- HTS3563/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
Audio formats supported
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:MP3, WMA
- HTS3563/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
Satellite speaker peak power
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:200 W
- HTS3563/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:400 W
Power consumption (typical)
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:75 W
- HTS3563/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:110 W
AC input frequency
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:50 - 60 Hz
- HTS3563/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 Hz
AC input voltage
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:100-240 V
- HTS3563/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:220-240 V
Package weight
- 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98:12 kg
- HTS3563/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:9 kg

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Comparison of HTS3538/98, HTS3563/51
69 specifications	A Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/98 Model HTS3538/98 View product	B Philips HTS3563/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS3563/51 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	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG	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 power	600 W	600 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II	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
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)	6.35 cm (2.5")	6.35 cm (2.5")
Center speaker peak power	100 W	100 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)	6.35 cm (2.5")	6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerDiffers	200 W	400 W
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance	4 Ω	4 Ω
Subwoofer peak power	100 W	100 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 version	1.4	1.4
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	75 W	110 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)	0.9 W	0.9 W
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	12 kg	9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	905 x 377 x 261 mm	520 x 377 x 310 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables included	AC, HDMI	AC, HDMI
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, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet	2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, 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
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
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 details2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeDiffers	Yes	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, System standby
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	6.35 cm (2.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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