Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5520/94 vs Philips Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 41identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5520/94:DVD player
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:Blu-Ray player
  • 3D
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5520/94:No
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:Yes
  • Aspect ratio
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5520/94:16:9
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:16:9, 21:9
  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5520/94:800 W
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:500 W
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5520/94:400 W
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:270 W
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5520/94:4
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:2
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5520/94:8 Ω
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:5 Ω
  • Subwoofer type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5520/94:Passive subwoofer
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/51:Active subwoofer

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Comparison of HTS5520/94, HTS9241/51
102 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RBD, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video3 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVIDASF, AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV
Full HDYesYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PALUnknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioDiffers16:916:9, 21:9
Progressive scanYesYes
Video enhancement technologyYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers800 W500 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, DTS, DTS 96/24Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one65 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)30%30%
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Frequency response CD20 - 20000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVD20 - 20000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Preset stations quantity4040
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers3 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers400 W270 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers42
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers8 Ω5 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm (1")
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers200 W230 W
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs20.3 cm (8")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantityDiffers01
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers10
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantity00
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial in11
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical inDiffers01
Digital audio optical out00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionDiffers1.31.4
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs150 W135 W
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs435 x 358 x 58 mm307 x 304 x 66 mm
Main unit weightDiffers3.6 kg3.87 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one100 x 103 x 279 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one280 x 92 x 95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one1.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 103 x 279 mm131 x 99 x 334 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers1 kg1.2 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs196 x 342 x 392 mm196 x 342 x 397 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers6.3 kg5.3 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers17 kg16.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs400 x 565 x 470 mm570 x 400 x 413 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, AVAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other features3 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersNot supportediPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Audio systemKnown for oneStereoUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackYesYes
Image formats supportedDiffersJPGGIF, JPG
MP3 playbackYesYes
Video compression formatsDiffersDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XvidAVCHD, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiLINK
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 channels
Internet TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
USB direct playbackYesYes
Playback modesRotation, Slideshow, ZoomRotation, Slideshow, Zoom
SlideshowYesYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+

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