Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 17identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3550/98 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 HTB3550/98 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 Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 2.4 kg more package weight than the Samsung H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels (18.9 kg vs 16.5 kg). Only the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Bluetooth. Only the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has karaoke.

  • RMS rated power
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
  • Bluetooth
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:160 W
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:59 W
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1143 mm
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:89 x 71 x 1053 mm
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3550/98 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
  • Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 125 x 192 mm
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:77 x 68 x 108 mm
  • Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
    • HTB3550/98 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
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:18.9 kg
    • H4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:16.5 kg

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Comparison of HTB3550/98, H4530
98 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
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
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, VCD
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPGAVCHD, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, WMV
Full HDYesYes
Progressive scanKnown 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 Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHDDTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMAAAC, FLAC, MP3, WMA, WMV
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%Unknown — 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
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
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 peak powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one2Unknown — 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
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one20.3 cm (8")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
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiNoNo
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 one110-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one435 x 280 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one17.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 101 x 1143 mm89 x 71 x 1053 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs314 x 83 x 110 mm228 x 70 x 77 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 125 x 192 mm77 x 68 x 108 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 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 weightDiffers18.9 kg16.5 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one964 x 376 x 430 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
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)DiffersEasyLinkAnynet+
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneAAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneGIF, JPG, PNGUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneCartonUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneRotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Outer cartonidentical
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one1.62 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Online services supportedKnown for oneYouTubeUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneLayingUnknown — 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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