Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-C550 home cinema system 5.1 channels

24specifications compared
11differ
13identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1200 W
- HT-C550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:65 dB
- HT-C550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:70 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:30%
- HT-C550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.5%
MP3 bit rates
- HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:32 - 320 Kbit/s
- HT-C550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:80 - 320 Kbit/s
Satellite speaker impedance
- HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
- HT-C550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out
- HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
- HT-C550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
Digital audio optical in
- HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
- HT-C550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:260 x 260 x 1101 mm
- HT-C550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm

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Comparison of HTS5550/12, HT-C550
82 specifications	A Philips HTS5550/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS5550/12 View product	B Samsung HT-C550 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-C550 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player type	DVD player	DVD player
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discs	1 discs	1 discs
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedDiffers	ASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVID	AVI, Divx, WMV
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio4 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1200 W	1000 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Surround	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs	65 dB	70 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs	30%	0.5%
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesDiffers	32 - 320 Kbit/s	80 - 320 Kbit/s
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
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC3, MP3, WMA
WMA bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 - 128 Kbit/s
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	166 W
Satellite speakers1 differ
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 impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	3 Ω
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	664 W
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Passive subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers	0	1
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inDiffers	0	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	150 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	0.9 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	435 x 358 x 58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	3.56 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	260 x 260 x 1101 mm	90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	3.77 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	280 x 92 x 95 mm	360 x 68.5 x 74.5 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	1.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	260 x 260 x 1101 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	3.77 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	196 x 342 x 395 mm	168 x 350 x 295 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	5.25 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	40 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for one	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, Xvid	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	430 x 59 x 273 mm
Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	531 x 416 x 334 mm

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