Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 19identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 500 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1000 W vs 500 W). The Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 101 W more power consumption (typical) than the Samsung H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels (160 W vs 59 W). The Samsung H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 4.6 kg more package weight than the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (16.5 kg vs 11.9 kg). Only the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has radio Data System (RDS). Only the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Bluetooth.

  • RMS rated power
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
  • Radio Data System (RDS)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Bluetooth
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:160 W
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:59 W
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 125 x 192 mm
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:89 x 71 x 1053 mm
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:314 x 83 x 110 mm
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:228 x 70 x 77 mm
  • Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:230 x 310 x 370 mm
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:155 x 285 x 300 mm
  • Package weight
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:11.9 kg
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:16.5 kg

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Comparison of HTB3520/98, H4530
98 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeTrayTray
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, VCD
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX HD, H.264, ISO, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV9AVCHD, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, WMV
Full HDYesYes
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W500 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHDDTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMAAAC, FLAC, MP3, WMA, WMV
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Radio Data System (RDS)DiffersYesNo
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one664 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inYesYes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
FM antennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs160 W59 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one435 x 280 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 125 x 192 mm89 x 71 x 1053 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs314 x 83 x 110 mm228 x 70 x 77 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs230 x 310 x 370 mm155 x 285 x 300 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 kg
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 x 68 x 108 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 kg
Receiver dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 x 250 x 55 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one538 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one376 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one493 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers11.9 kg16.5 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one538 x 376 x 493 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneGIF, JPG, PNGUnknown — not stated by the source
Internet TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one11.88 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)DiffersEasyLinkAnynet+
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Music playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Smart TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BD WiseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BD-LiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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