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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-C420 home cinema system 2.1 channels

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 8identical
  • 85known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 channels
    • 2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 900 W
    • 300 W
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 150 W
    • 45 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 0.9 W
    • 0.26 W
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 260 x 260 x 1101 mm
    • 90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm
  • Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
    • 196 x 342 x 395 mm
    • 155 x 350 x 285 mm

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101 specifications
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Philips

HTS5550/55 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model HTS5550/55

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Samsung

HT-C420 home cinema system 2.1 channels

Model HT-C420

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Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeDVD playerDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD-R, CD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discs
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DKnown for oneNo
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV, XVIDAVI, Divx, WMV
Full HDKnown for oneYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL
Movie modesKnown for oneAction, Concert, Drama
Progressive scanKnown for oneYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers900 W300 W
Audio decodersKnown for oneDolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Surround
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one65 dB
Audio formats supportedMP3, WMAMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one30%
EqualizerKnown for oneYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/s
Frequency response CDKnown for one20 - 20000 Hz
Frequency response DVDKnown for one20 - 20000 Hz
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for oneYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakersidentical
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneYes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one40 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one3 Ω
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one0
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1
SCART ports quantity11
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
Composite video out11
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one1
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3
Front / Side connectionsKnown for oneHi-Speed USB, MP3 Line-in
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs150 W45 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50-60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.26 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one435 x 358 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one3.56 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs260 x 260 x 1101 mm90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one3.77 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one280 x 92 x 95 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one1.4 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs196 x 342 x 395 mm155 x 350 x 285 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one5.37 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one400 mm
Package depthKnown for one1200 mm
Package heightKnown for one697 mm
Package weightKnown for one33 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDKnown for oneNo
AirPlayKnown for oneNo
Center speaker depthKnown for one9.2 cm
Center speaker heightKnown for one9.5 cm
Center speaker widthKnown for one28 cm
DepthKnown for one360 mm
Front speaker depthKnown for one26 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for one110.1 cm
Front speaker widthKnown for one26 cm
HeightKnown for one58 mm
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPEG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYes
Rear speaker depthKnown for one26 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one110.1 cm
Rear speaker widthKnown for one26 cm
Sound modesKnown for oneSports
Subwoofer depthKnown for one34.2 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one39.5 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for one19.6 cm
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, Xvid
WeightKnown for one3.7 kg
WidthKnown for one435 mm
Set widthKnown for one43.5 cm
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital, DTS
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Equalizer modesKnown for oneJazz, Rock
Frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 20000 Hz
Night modeKnown for oneYes
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, Slideshow, Zoom

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