Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 20identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray recorder
  • 3D
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • RMS rated power
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:210 W
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, AC3, LPCM, MP3, WMA
  • Center speaker frequency range
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 - 20000 Hz
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:140 - 20000 Hz
  • Center speaker impedance
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:20 - 150 Hz
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:40 - 160 Hz

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Comparison of HTS3531/78, HT-E5500
114 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray recorder
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG3GP, ASF, AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, H.264, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, TP, TRP, TS, VOB, WMV, WMV9, XVID
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePAL
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
2D-3D converterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers210 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS-ES (Discrete 6.1), DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAAAC, AC3, LPCM, MP3, WMA
WMA bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 384 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
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 sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 dB
Front speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Center speaker2 differ
Center speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 W
Center speaker frequency rangeDiffers150 - 20000 Hz140 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
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 speakers1 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 dB
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — 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
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers20 - 150 Hz40 - 160 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 dB
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inKnown 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 source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W92.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.45 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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 x 261 x 55 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.56 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 x 68.5 x 207.5 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source710 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 68.5 x 74.5 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 x 68.5 x 141.5 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source610 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source168 x 285 x 350 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs520 x 377 x 310 mm541 x 416 x 334 mm
Package weightKnown for one9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIComposite
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 supportediPod
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApple iPod Apple iPhone
Image formats supportedDiffersJPEG XRJPG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.9 kg
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+
Technical detailsidentical
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFolder, Playlist, Slideshow, Zoom
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFAT16, FAT32, NTFS
Wireless speaker readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iPod/iPhone dockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EasyLinkKnown for oneAutomatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-PassthroughUnknown — not stated by the source

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