Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-E321 home cinema system 2.1 channels

41specifications compared
14differ
27identical
71known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- HT-E321 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
- HT-E321 home cinema system 2.1 channels:150 W
Digital audio coaxial in
- HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
- HT-E321 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
Digital audio optical in
- HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
- HT-E321 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 330 x 45 mm
- HT-E321 home cinema system 2.1 channels:430 x 250 x 56 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:90 x 82 x 187 mm
- HT-E321 home cinema system 2.1 channels:77 x 68 x 107 mm
Front speaker weight
- HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:570 g
- HT-E321 home cinema system 2.1 channels:351 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
- HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:178 x 343 x 303 mm
- HT-E321 home cinema system 2.1 channels:155 x 285 x 300 mm

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Comparison of HTS5543/51, HT-E321
112 specifications	A Philips HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS5543/51 View product	B Samsung HT-E321 home cinema system 2.1 channels Model HT-E321 View product
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player type	DVD player	DVD player
Disc loading type	Tray	Tray
Disc types supported	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discs	1 discs	1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD	CD audio, CD video
Video1 differ
3D	No	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG	DIVX
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1000 W	150 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II	Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	30%	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Frequency response CDKnown for one	20 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency response DVDKnown for one	20 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	664 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Passive subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI in	0	0
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantity	0	0
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	1	0
Digital audio coaxial out	0	0
Digital audio optical inDiffers	1	0
Digital audio optical out	0	0
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	105 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 330 x 45 mm	430 x 250 x 56 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	3.69 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	90 x 82 x 187 mm	77 x 68 x 107 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	570 g	351 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	223 x 80 x 102 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	570 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	100 x 65 x 1092 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	820 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	178 x 343 x 303 mm	155 x 285 x 300 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	3.9 kg	2.8 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	0.82 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	0 x 0 x 0 mm	513 x 368 x 324 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.2 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AC	Composite
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
AirPlayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	iLINK	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	223 x 102 x 80 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	40 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Game modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supported	JPG	JPG
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound modesKnown for one	Game, Movie, Music, News	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for one	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	178 x 303 x 343 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Crystal Sound Plus
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	Anynet+	Anynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for one	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
PowerKnown for one	105 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless speaker readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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