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Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98 vs Samsung HT-C729 home cinema system 2.1 channels

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 14identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:Blu-Ray player
    • HT-C729 home cinema system 2.1 channels:DVD player
  • Playback disc formats
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:SVCD, VCD
    • HT-C729 home cinema system 2.1 channels:CD audio
  • 3D
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:Yes
    • HT-C729 home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:5.1 channels
    • HT-C729 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:600 W
    • HT-C729 home cinema system 2.1 channels:400 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
    • HT-C729 home cinema system 2.1 channels:MP3, WMA
  • Preset stations quantity
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:40
    • HT-C729 home cinema system 2.1 channels:15
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS3563/98:1
    • HT-C729 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0

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Comparison of HTS3563/98, HT-C729
92 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersBlu-Ray playerDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, 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, VCDCD audio
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPGDIVX, WMV
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers600 W400 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Digital, DTS
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MKA, MP3, WMAMP3, 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
Preset stations quantityDiffers4015
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 one400 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwooferUnknown — 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
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs110 W65 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 data2 differ
Package weightDiffers9 kg12 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs520 x 377 x 310 mm836 x 416 x 237 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACAV
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown 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, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, World Wide Warranty leafletUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersiPhone, iPodiPod
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.85 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.5 cm
Front speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 cm
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.5 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.8 cm
Technical detailsidentical
EasyLinkKnown for one21:9 format subtitle support, Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, Dynamic Lipsync, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough, System standbyUnknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iPod/iPhone dockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source433 x 208 x 142 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 x 68.5 x 334.5 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.24 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source168 x 295 x 350 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.68 kg
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+

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