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Philips 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98 vs Samsung HT-E445K home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 26identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Video formats supported
    • 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2
    • HT-E445K home cinema system 5.1 channels:DIVX, XVID
  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:2.1 channels
    • HT-E445K home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:350 W
    • HT-E445K home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:Yes
    • HT-E445K home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out
    • 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:1
    • HT-E445K home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
  • Digital audio optical in
    • 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:0
    • HT-E445K home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:70 W
    • HT-E445K home cinema system 5.1 channels:67 W
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:361 x 190 x 66.5 mm
    • HT-E445K home cinema system 5.1 channels:430 x 250 x 58 mm

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Comparison of HES4900/98, HT-E445K
93 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeDVD playerDVD player
Disc types supportedCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDCD audio, CD video, VCD
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersDIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2DIVX, XVID
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PALUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers350 W1000 W
Audio decodersDolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTSDolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS
Audio formats supportedMP3, WMAMP3, WMA
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 256 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one2-wayUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one6 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersNoNo
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneActive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one30 - 180 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers10
S-Video outputs quantity00
Digital audio coaxial in00
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical inDiffers01
Digital audio optical out00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs70 W67 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.47 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs361 x 190 x 66.5 mm430 x 250 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs137 x 151.5 x 333.8 mm89 x 71 x 1053 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs170 x 340 x 330 mm168 x 285 x 350 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 kg
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.88 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source228 x 70 x 77 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source465 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source89 x 71 x 1053 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.88 kg
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.67 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthKnown for one565 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one395 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers13 kg19.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs565 x 375 x 395 mm878 x 418 x 477 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, Composite
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityNot supportedNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital, Dolby Prologic II, DTS, Stereo, Virtual Dolby SurroundUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedJPGJPG
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one13 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging net weightKnown for one10 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging tare weightKnown for one3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Outer cartonidentical
Gross weight of outer cartonKnown for one13 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for one37.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for one56.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Net weight of outer cartonKnown for one10 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity outer cartonKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for one39.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersNoYes
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one395 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one565 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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