Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-ES4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 12identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
    • HT-ES4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
  • Playback disc formats
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
    • HT-ES4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Blu-Ray video, CD audio
  • 3D
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
    • HT-ES4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Yes
  • Audio output channels
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
    • HT-ES4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:210 W
    • HT-ES4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:500 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
    • HT-ES4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:55 W
    • HT-ES4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:92.2 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • HTS3531/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.9 W
    • HT-ES4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0.4 W

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Comparison of HTS3531/78, HT-ES4200
79 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray video, CD audio
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPGAVCHD, DIVX, MKV, WMV
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio4 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-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAAAC, LPCM, MP3, 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
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Subwooferidentical
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 W0.4 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one520 x 377 x 310 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source68.5 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source446 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source334 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIComposite
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown 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 features1 differ
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffersJPEG XRJPG
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.5 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.8 cm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
Packaging net weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11500 kg
Technical detailsidentical
KaraokeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source68.5 x 90 x 471 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 kg
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 kg

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