Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-E4200/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 18identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
    • HT-E4200/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
  • 3D
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
    • HT-E4200/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:Yes
  • Audio output channels
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
    • HT-E4200/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:210 W
    • HT-E4200/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:500 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:55 W
    • HT-E4200/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:92.2 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.9 W
    • HT-E4200/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:0.45 W
  • Package weight
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:9 kg
    • HT-E4200/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:9.5 kg
  • Package dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:520 x 377 x 310 mm
    • HT-E4200/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:531 x 416 x 334 mm

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Comparison of HTS3531/78, HT-E4200/XU
83 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPGDIVX, MKV, WMV
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
2D-3D converterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers210 W500 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown 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 outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W92.2 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)Differs0.9 W0.45 W
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers9 kg9.5 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs520 x 377 x 310 mm531 x 416 x 334 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Additional accessoriesKnown for one2 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 leafletUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersNot supportediPad, iPhone, iPod
Image formats supportedDiffersJPEG XRJPEG XR, JPG
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
EasyLinkKnown for oneAutomatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-PassthroughUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 x 250 x 55 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 x 70 x 139 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source370 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source168 x 285 x 350 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 kg

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