Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 13identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
  • Playback disc formats
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:CD audio
  • Audio output channels
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1200 W
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:400 W
  • HDMI in
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2
  • USB ports quantity
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
  • Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • HTS5550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0

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Comparison of HTS5550, HT-ES8209
83 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDCD audio
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersDIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVIDAVCHD, DIVX, MKV, WMV, XVID
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PALUnknown — not stated by the source
Movie modesKnown for oneAction, Concert, DramaUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1200 W400 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, DTS 96/24Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one65 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one2-wayUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one2-wayUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one16.5 cm (6.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
HDMI inDiffers02
USB ports quantityDiffers10
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers10
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
Digital audio optical inDiffers01
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one0.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one435 x 358 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one3.56 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs260 x 260 x 1101 mm53 x 647 x 53 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers3.77 kg1.18 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one280 x 92 x 95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one1.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs196 x 342 x 395 mm290 x 290 x 370 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers5.25 kg3.7 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one3.77 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one32.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one400 x 1200 x 697 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAVUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersNot supportediPhone, iPod
Image formats supportedDiffersJPEG XRJPG
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker depthKnown for one26 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker heightKnown for one110.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker widthKnown for one26 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)DiffersEasyLinkAnynet+
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
KaraokeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, Slideshow, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source

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