Product comparison · 2 speaker sets

GENESIS Helium 600 vs Philips Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12

20specifications compared
15differ
5identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12 has 3 channels more audio output channels than the GENESIS Helium 600 (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The Philips Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12 has 210 W more RMS rated power than the GENESIS Helium 600 (270 W vs 60 W). The Philips Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12 has 150 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the GENESIS Helium 600 (180 W vs 30 W). Only the GENESIS Helium 600 has amplification device included. Only the Philips Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12 has wireless subwoofer.

Audio output channels
- Helium 600:2.1 channels
- Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- Helium 600:60 W
- Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12:270 W
Recommended usage
- Helium 600:PC/Laptop
- Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12:Home theatre
Product colour
- Helium 600:Black, Red
- Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12:Black
Remote control type
- Helium 600:Wired
- Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12:Wireless
Amplification device included
- Helium 600:Yes
- Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12:No
Satellite speakers RMS power
- Helium 600:30 W
- Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12:180 W
Satellite speaker tweeter diameter
- Helium 600:7.62 cm (3")
- Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12:1.91 cm (0.75")

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Comparison of Helium 600, E6/12
57 specifications	A GENESIS Helium 600 View product	B Philips Fidelio Wireless surround cinema speakers E6/12 Model E6/12 View product
Performance5 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	60 W	270 W
Recommended usageDiffers	PC/Laptop	Home theatre
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
Housing materialKnown for one	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Wood	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remotely operated	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeDiffers	Wired	Wireless
Power cable lengthKnown for one	1.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Magnetically shieldedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for one	Rotary	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	CE, RoHS, WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Amplifier1 differ
Amplification device includedDiffers	Yes	No
Amplifier/receiver output interface typeKnown for one	RCA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Amplifier/receiver input interface typeKnown for one	3.5 mm jack	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakers	2	2
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	30 W	180 W
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterDiffers	7.62 cm (3")	1.91 cm (0.75")
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	30 W	90 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	16.5 cm (6.5")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Wireless subwooferDiffers	No	Yes
Bass adjustment	Yes	Yes
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	110-240 V
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wired & Wireless
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-in connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, Optical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Case colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	40 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	670 x 553 x 280 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17 kg
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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