Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-E355 home cinema system 5.1 channels

21specifications compared
4differ
17identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:210 W
- HT-E355 home cinema system 5.1 channels:330 W
Cables included
- HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AC, HDMI
- HT-E355 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Composite

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Comparison of HTS3531/78, HT-E355
69 specifications	A Philips HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS3531/78 View product	B Samsung HT-E355 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-E355 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player type	DVD player	DVD player
Disc types supported	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	SVCD, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Video1 differ
3D	No	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG	DIVX, WMV
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	210 W	330 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	30%	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
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 frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	6.35 cm (2.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
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 woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	6.35 cm (2.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	140 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Passive subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
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
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Composite video out	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	55 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	0.9 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	520 x 377 x 310 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	Composite
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick Start Guide (On box), Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPEG XR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for one	HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EasyLinkKnown for one	Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 kg
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.88 kg
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	465 g
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.88 kg
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 kg
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+

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