Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 73specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 37identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray recorder
  • 3D
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • Aspect ratio
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:16:9
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4:3, 16:9
  • Audio formats supported
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, AC3, LPCM, MP3, WMA
  • Center speaker RMS power
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:170 W
  • Center speaker frequency range
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 - 20000 Hz
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:140 - 20000 Hz
  • Center speaker impedance
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • HTS5543/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:664 W
    • HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:330 W

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Comparison of HTS5543/51, HT-E5500
128 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray recorder
Disc loading typeTrayTray
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, VCD
Video3 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG3GP, ASF, AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, H.264, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, TP, TRP, TS, VOB, WMV, WMV9, XVID
Full HDYesYes
Aspect ratioDiffers16:94:3, 16:9
Progressive scanYesYes
Video enhancement technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingYesYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePAL
2D-3D converterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated power1000 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS-ES (Discrete 6.1), DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAAAC, AC3, LPCM, MP3, 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
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Frequency response CDKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency response DVDKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
WMA bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 384 Kbit/s
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Radio Data System (RDS)YesYes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker3 differ
Center speaker RMS powerDiffers166 W170 W
Center speaker frequency rangeDiffers150 - 20000 Hz140 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Satellite speakers3 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers664 W330 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers4140
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Satellite speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 dB
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers166 W170 W
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one16.5 cm (6.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers20 - 150 Hz40 - 160 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers4 Ω3 Ω
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 dB
Network3 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inDiffers02
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantity00
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical out00
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs105 W92.2 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.45 W
Weight & dimensions9 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs435 x 330 x 45 mm430 x 261 x 55 mm
Main unit weightDiffers3.69 kg2.56 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs90 x 82 x 187 mm90 x 68.5 x 207.5 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers570 g710 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs223 x 80 x 102 mm360 x 68.5 x 74.5 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers570 g90 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 65 x 1092 mm90 x 68.5 x 141.5 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers820 g610 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs178 x 343 x 303 mm168 x 285 x 350 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one3.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker weightKnown for one0.82 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs0 x 0 x 0 mm541 x 416 x 334 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersACComposite
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple dockingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
AirPlayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for oneiLINKUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one223 x 102 x 80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one40 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Game modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedJPGJPG
MP3 playbackYesYes
Sound modesKnown for oneGame, Movie, Music, NewsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one178 x 303 x 343 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiPod
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApple iPod Apple iPhone
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.9 kg
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Anynet+Anynet+
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
USB direct playbackYesYes
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesDiffersRotation, Slideshow, ZoomFolder, Playlist, Slideshow, Zoom
PowerKnown for one105 WUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless speaker readyYesYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFAT16, FAT32, NTFS
iPod/iPhone dockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 W
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 dB
Front speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω

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