Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-E330 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 13identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Video formats supported
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
    • HT-E330 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DIVX, WMV
  • Video upscaling
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-E330 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • RMS rated power
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:600 W
    • HT-E330 home cinema system 5.1 channels:330 W
  • Number of HDMI outputs
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-E330 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:75 W
    • HT-E330 home cinema system 5.1 channels:36 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.9 W
    • HT-E330 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.47 W
  • Package weight
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:12 kg
    • HT-E330 home cinema system 5.1 channels:8.4 kg
  • Package dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Immersive Sound HTS3538/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels:905 x 377 x 261 mm
    • HT-E330 home cinema system 5.1 channels:513 x 368 x 324 mm

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Comparison of HTS3538/55, HT-E330
79 specifications
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player typeDVD playerDVD 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 formatsKnown for oneSVCD, VCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Video2 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPGDIVX, WMV
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingDiffersYesNo
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers600 W330 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio formats supportedMP3, WMAMP3, 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
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one100 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 one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers10
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs75 W36 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 W0.47 W
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers12 kg8.4 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs905 x 377 x 261 mm513 x 368 x 324 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, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, VDE to 2-pin Flat Adaptor, World Wide Warranty leafletUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityNot supportedNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
EasyLinkKnown for oneAudio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough, System standbyUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 x 250 x 56 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 x 68 x 107 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source315 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 x 68 x 107 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source315 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source155 x 285 x 300 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 kg

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