Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 5identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Playback disc formats
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:CD audio
  • Audio output channels
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:400 W
  • Wi-Fi
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Yes
  • USB ports quantity
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
  • Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:254 x 254 x 1001.5 mm
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:53 x 647 x 53 mm
  • Front speaker weight
    • HTS3540 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3.25 kg
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:1.18 kg

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Comparison of HTS3540, HT-ES8209
82 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDCD audio
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray player
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, XVIDAVCHD, DIVX, MKV, WMV, XVID
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PALUnknown — not stated by the source
Movie modesKnown for oneAction, Concert, DramaUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W400 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Pro Logic IIDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one65 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, WMAUnknown — 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
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFMUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one8 ΩUnknown — 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
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
Network1 differ
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB ports quantityDiffers10
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers10
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50-60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 320 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one2.84 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs254 x 254 x 1001.5 mm53 x 647 x 53 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers3.25 kg1.18 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one160.9 x 92 x 95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one770 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs120 x 369 x 307 mm290 x 290 x 370 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers3.84 kg3.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one1106 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one626 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one25.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Prologic II, Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffersJPEG, JPGJPG
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX Ultra, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, XvidUnknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
KaraokeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for oneJazz, RockUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+

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