Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS3231/12 vs Samsung HT-D550 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 4identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio formats supported
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS3231/12:MP3, WAV, WMA
    • HT-D550 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:MP3, WMA
  • Digital audio optical in
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS3231/12:0
    • HT-D550 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:1
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS3231/12:55 W
    • HT-D550 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:1000 W
  • Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS3231/12:95 x 161 x 87 mm
    • HT-D550 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:68.5 x 141.5 x 90 mm
  • Subwoofer weight
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS3231/12:3.6 kg
    • HT-D550 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:3.8 kg
  • Package weight
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS3231/12:10 kg
    • HT-D550 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:10.7 kg
  • Package dimensions (WxDxH)
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS3231/12:400 x 274 x 560 mm
    • HT-D550 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:531 x 416 x 334 mm
  • Image formats supported
    • SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS3231/12:GIF, JPG, PNG
    • HT-D550 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:JPG

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Comparison of HTS3231/12, HT-D550
75 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneBlu-Ray playerUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffersBD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneSVCD, VCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for oneDIVX, H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVIDUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one300 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for oneDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTSUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WAV, WMAMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one30%Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFMUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one2-wayUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one8 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one16.5 cm (6.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inDiffers01
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W1000 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)Known for one0.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 58 x 351 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one3.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs95 x 161 x 87 mm68.5 x 141.5 x 90 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one600 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one123 x 309 x 369 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightDiffers3.6 kg3.8 kg
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source74.5 x 68.5 x 360 mm
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers10 kg10.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs400 x 274 x 560 mm531 x 416 x 334 mm
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPG, PNGJPG
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 x 54 x 247.7 mm
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surround speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 g
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 kg
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, Slideshow, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source

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