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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS3538/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-E4200/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 17identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • DVD player
    • Blu-Ray player
  • 3D
    • No
    • Yes
  • Video formats supported
    • AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
    • DIVX, MKV, WMV
  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 channels
    • 2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 600 W
    • 500 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 75 W
    • 92.2 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 0.9 W
    • 0.45 W
  • Package weight
    • 12 kg
    • 9.5 kg

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88 specifications
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Philips

HTS3538/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model HTS3538/51

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Samsung

HT-E4200/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels

Model HT-E4200/XU

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Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTray
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPGDIVX, MKV, WMV
Progressive scanKnown for oneYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneYes
Full HDKnown for oneYes
2D-3D converterKnown for oneYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers600 W500 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one30%
EqualizerKnown for oneYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/s
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYes
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one200 W
Front speaker typeKnown for one1-way
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one100 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one200 W
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneNo
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one100 W
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Wi-Fi readyKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of HDMI outputs11
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Composite video out11
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio optical in11
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
HDMI inKnown for one0
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs75 W92.2 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.45 W
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers12 kg9.5 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs905 x 377 x 261 mm531 x 416 x 334 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMI
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
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 leaflet
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersNot supportediPad, iPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPEG XR, JPG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
EasyLinkKnown for oneAudio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough, System standby
SlideshowKnown for oneYes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one430 x 250 x 55 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one2.5 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one90 x 70 x 139 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one370 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one168 x 285 x 350 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one2.6 kg

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