Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theater HTB3270/12 vs Samsung HT-E4550K home cinema system 5.1 channels

39specifications compared
20differ
19identical
75known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- 2.1 Home theater HTB3270/12:2.1 channels
- HT-E4550K home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- 2.1 Home theater HTB3270/12:500 W
- HT-E4550K home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
Digital audio coaxial in
- 2.1 Home theater HTB3270/12:1
- HT-E4550K home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- 2.1 Home theater HTB3270/12:1
- HT-E4550K home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
Power consumption (typical)
- 2.1 Home theater HTB3270/12:105 W
- HT-E4550K home cinema system 5.1 channels:92.2 W
Power consumption (standby)
- 2.1 Home theater HTB3270/12:0.5 W
- HT-E4550K home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.45 W
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
- 2.1 Home theater HTB3270/12:435 x 286.5 x 56.3 mm
- HT-E4550K home cinema system 5.1 channels:430 x 250 x 55 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- 2.1 Home theater HTB3270/12:90 x 82 x 185 mm
- HT-E4550K home cinema system 5.1 channels:90 x 70 x 1050 mm

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Comparison of HTB3270/12, HT-E4550K
114 specifications	A Philips 2.1 Home theater HTB3270/12 Model HTB3270/12 View product	B Samsung HT-E4550K home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-E4550K View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player type	Blu-Ray player	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD, CD, DVD	BD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discs	1 discs	1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffers	Blu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video	Blu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, VCD
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tray
Video1 differ
3D	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, DIVX, H.264, ISO, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV9	AVCHD, DIVX, MKV, WMV, WMV9
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
2D-3D converterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	500 W	1000 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, DTS	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20.000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-way
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	332 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Wi-Fi readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Composite video out	1	1
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	1	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	105 W	92.2 W
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 consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.45 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 286.5 x 56.3 mm	430 x 250 x 55 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	90 x 82 x 185 mm	90 x 70 x 1050 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	530 g	3.9 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	178 x 343 x 300 mm	200 x 350 x 390 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	3.66 kg	6.06 kg
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	228 x 70 x 77 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	470 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 x 70 x 1050 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.9 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	49.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	37.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	32.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	496 x 376 x 322 mm	906 x 446 x 517 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, Composite, HDMI
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Not supported	iPhone, iPod
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	40 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	280 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	435 x 280 x 58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	5.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	GIF, JPG, PNG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	8.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	2.61 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	43.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	178 x 300 x 343 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging net weightKnown for one	7.56 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	1.14 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	EasyLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Outer cartonidentical
Gross weight of outer cartonKnown for one	8.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for one	32.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for one	49.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Net weight of outer cartonKnown for one	7.56 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity outer cartonKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one	1.14 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for one	37.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeDiffers	No	Yes
BD-LiveKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart TVKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way

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