Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/F7 vs Samsung HT-E4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 32identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/F7:DVD player
    • HT-E4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
  • 3D
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/F7:No
    • HT-E4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/F7:300 W
    • HT-E4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/F7:MP3, WMA
    • HT-E4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/F7:55 W
    • HT-E4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:92.2 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/F7:0.9 W
    • HT-E4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.45 W
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/F7:84.5 x 80 x 159 mm
    • HT-E4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:90 x 70 x 139 mm
  • Front speaker weight
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3531/F7:350 g
    • HT-E4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:370 g

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Comparison of HTS3531/F7, HT-E4500
104 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-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPGAVCHD, DIVX, MKV, WMV
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video enhancement technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
2D-3D converterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, 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
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 RMS powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
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 typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one13.3 cm (5.25")Unknown — 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
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 one110 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.45 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 323 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one2.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs84.5 x 80 x 159 mm90 x 70 x 139 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers350 g370 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs159 x 80 x 84.5 mm228 x 70 x 77 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers350 g470 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one84.5 x 80 x 159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one350 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs160 x 265 x 265 mm168 x 285 x 350 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers2.5 kg2.6 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers9 kg10.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs520 x 377 x 310 mm517 x 402 x 309 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown 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
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersNot supportediPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for oneiLINKUnknown — not stated by the source
Game modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4Unknown — not stated by the source
Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 x 107 x 6 mm
Surround speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 g
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, Slideshow, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless speaker readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way

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