Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS2501 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-C5530 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 16identical
  • 86known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • HTS2501 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
    • HT-C5530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
  • Video formats supported
    • HTS2501 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
    • HT-C5530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DIVX, MKV, WMV
  • RMS rated power
    • HTS2501 home cinema system 5.1 channels:300 W
    • HT-C5530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • MP3 bit rates
    • HTS2501 home cinema system 5.1 channels:32 - 320 Kbit/s
    • HT-C5530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:80 - 384 Kbit/s
  • Preset stations quantity
    • HTS2501 home cinema system 5.1 channels:40
    • HT-C5530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:15
  • Center speaker frequency range
    • HTS2501 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 - 20000 Hz
    • HT-C5530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:140 - 20000 Hz
  • Satellite speaker frequency range
    • HTS2501 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 - 20000 Hz
    • HT-C5530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:140 - 20000 Hz
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • HTS2501 home cinema system 5.1 channels:20 - 150 Hz
    • HT-C5530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:40 - 160 Hz

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Comparison of HTS2501, HT-C5530
121 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RWBD-R, BD-RE, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneSVCD, VCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPGDIVX, MKV, WMV
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5%
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 bit ratesDiffers32 - 320 Kbit/s80 - 384 Kbit/s
Radio1 differ
Preset stations quantityDiffers4015
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 W
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 W
Center speaker frequency rangeDiffers150 - 20000 Hz140 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 W
Satellite speaker frequency rangeDiffers150 - 20000 Hz140 - 20000 Hz
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers20 - 150 Hz40 - 160 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers12 Ω3 Ω
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one13.3 cm (5.25")Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.27 kg
Center speaker weightDiffers500 g550 g
Satellite speaker weightDiffers500 g570 g
Subwoofer weightDiffers2.7 kg3.78 kg
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 303 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one2.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one100 x 75 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one100 x 75 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one160 x 265 x 268 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers570 mm906 mm
Package depthDiffers395 mm357 mm
Package heightDiffers310 mm416 mm
Package weightDiffers8.7 kg15 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, CompositeUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiPhone, iPod
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DVD recorderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.45 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.85 cm
Front speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 cm
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedDiffersJPEGJPG
Internet TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.5 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.8 cm
Surround speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.2 cm
Surround speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.85 cm
Surround speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 cm
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XvidUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 44000 Hz
SlideshowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iPod/iPhone dockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
KaraokeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
12 NC codeKnown for one867000075248Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one55 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one0.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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