Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-E5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels

30specifications compared
16differ
14identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
- HT-E5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
3D
- HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
- HT-E5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
RMS rated power
- HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:210 W
- HT-E5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
Audio formats supported
- HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
- HT-E5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
Wi-Fi
- HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
- HT-E5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
Power consumption (typical)
- HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:55 W
- HT-E5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:92.2 W
Power consumption (standby)
- HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.9 W
- HT-E5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.45 W
Package weight
- HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:9 kg
- HT-E5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:26 kg

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Comparison of HTS3531/78, HT-E5550
94 specifications	A Philips HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS3531/78 View product	B Samsung HT-E5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-E5550 View product
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Blu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tray
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffers	SVCD, VCD	Blu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG	AVCHD, DIVX, MKV, WMV
2D-3D converterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	210 W	1000 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
Sound enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	30%	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AM, FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-way
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
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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 type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Network1 differ
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	55 W	92.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.9 W	0.45 W
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 x 70 x 1200 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.9 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 x 68.5 x 74.5 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	900 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	168 x 285 x 350 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	9 kg	26 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	520 x 377 x 310 mm	862 x 402 x 452 mm
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 features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Not supported	iPhone, iPod
TV tuner integrated	No	No
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	430 x 261 x 55 mm
Image formats supportedDiffers	JPEG XR	JPG
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 x 1200 x 70 mm
Surround speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.9 kg
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	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
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wireless speaker readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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

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