Product comparison · 2 speaker sets

GENESIS Helium 600 vs Philips MMS2580B/77 speaker set

17specifications compared
9differ
8identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The GENESIS Helium 600 has 40 W more RMS rated power than the Philips MMS2580B/77 speaker set (60 W vs 20 W). The GENESIS Helium 600 has 20 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips MMS2580B/77 speaker set (30 W vs 10 W). The GENESIS Helium 600 has 20 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Philips MMS2580B/77 speaker set (30 W vs 10 W). Only the GENESIS Helium 600 has amplification device included. Only the Philips MMS2580B/77 speaker set has Bluetooth.

RMS rated power
- Helium 600:60 W
- MMS2580B/77 speaker set:20 W
Product colour
- Helium 600:Black, Red
- MMS2580B/77 speaker set:Black
Amplification device included
- Helium 600:Yes
- MMS2580B/77 speaker set:No
Satellite speakers RMS power
- Helium 600:30 W
- MMS2580B/77 speaker set:10 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- Helium 600:30 W
- MMS2580B/77 speaker set:10 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Helium 600:16.5 cm (6.5")
- MMS2580B/77 speaker set:12.7 cm (5")
Connectivity technology
- Helium 600:Wired
- MMS2580B/77 speaker set:Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth
- Helium 600:No
- MMS2580B/77 speaker set:Yes

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Comparison of Helium 600, MMS2580B/77
55 specifications	A GENESIS Helium 600 View product	B Philips MMS2580B/77 speaker set Model MMS2580B/77 View product
Performance2 differ
Audio output channels	2.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	60 W	20 W
Recommended usage	PC/Laptop	PC/Laptop
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 typeKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
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 speakers1 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	10 W
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	89 x 82 x 133 mm
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	30 W	10 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	12.7 cm (5")
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 x 155 x 245 mm
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 m
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC	RCA
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
User guideKnown 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
Connector(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AUX
Satellite speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Packaging dataidentical
Package type	Box	Box
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	312 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	390 mm
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes

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