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Product comparison · 2 dvd/blu-ray players

Philips BDP 5500 vs Samsung BD-E8500N Blu-Ray recorder 3D Black

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 17identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio formats supported
    • AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
    • AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
  • Image formats supported
    • GIF, JPEG XR, JPG
    • JPG
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 1
    • 2
  • Card reader integrated
    • Yes
    • No
  • Device type
    • Blu-Ray player
    • Blu-Ray recorder
  • AC input voltage
    • 220 - 230 V
    • 220 - 240 V
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 0.3 W
    • 1 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 20 W
    • 35.8 W

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74 specifications
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Philips

BDP 5500View product
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Samsung

BD-E8500N Blu-Ray recorder 3D Black

Model BD-E8500N

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Videoidentical
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 1080p, 720p
Video upscalingYesYes
24p supportKnown for oneYes
2D-3D converterKnown for oneYes
Aspect ratioKnown for one4:3, 16:9, 21:9
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYes
Smart TVYesYes
x.v.Color supportKnown for oneYes
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one12-bit/148MHz
Analog signal format systemKnown for onePAL
Picture-in-PictureKnown for oneYes
Audio1 differ
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master AudioDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one100 dB
Dynamic range (1kHz)Known for one90 dB
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneNight Mode
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one24-bit/192kHz
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
File formats3 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WMVAVCHD, DIVX, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPO, WMV
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MKA, MP3, WMAAAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPEG XR, JPGJPG
Subtitle formats supportedKnown for onettxt
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Composite video out11
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1
Storage2 differ
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC
Technical details2 differ
Device typeDiffersBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray recorder
3DYesYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLink
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffersCzech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, TurkishEnglish
BD-LiveKnown for oneYes
Blu-ray region codeBB
DVD region code22
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYes
HDMIYesYes
Progressive scanKnown for oneYes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi readyKnown for oneYes
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 230 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.3 W1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs20 W35.8 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers435 mm430 mm
DepthDiffers213 mm300 mm
HeightDiffers38 mm60 mm
WeightDiffers1.82 kg3.3 kg
Displayidentical
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneVFD
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Ergonomicsidentical
SkypeKnown for oneYes
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers2.26 kg4.2 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs495 x 300 x 87 mm506 x 391 x 118 mm
Securityidentical
Parental controlYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)Known for oneYes
Hard driveidentical
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
TV tuneridentical
TV tuner typeKnown for oneDVB-C, DVB-T, DVB-T2
Common interface Plus (CI+)Known for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Remotely operatedKnown for oneYes

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