Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTS5553/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels

35specifications compared
18differ
17identical
59known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- HTS5553/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
- HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
3D
- HTS5553/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
- HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Yes
Audio output channels
- HTS5553/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- HTS5553/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
- HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:400 W
Wi-Fi
- HTS5553/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
- HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Yes
HDMI in
- HTS5553/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
- HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2
USB ports quantity
- HTS5553/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
- HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
Digital audio coaxial in
- HTS5553/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
- HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0

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Comparison of HTS5553/12, HT-ES8209
94 specifications	A Philips HTS5553/12 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS5553/12 View product	B Samsung HT-ES8209 home cinema system 2.1 channels Model HT-ES8209 View product
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD	CD audio
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVI, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG	AVCHD, DIVX, MKV, WMV, XVID
Full HD	Yes	Yes
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 upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1000 W	400 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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 subwooferKnown for one	No	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 impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI inDiffers	0	2
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 in	1	1
Digital audio optical out	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	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 - 60 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 & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	435 x 330 x 45 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	3.69 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 65 x 1092 mm	53 x 647 x 53 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	820 g	1.18 kg
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	290 x 290 x 370 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	3.9 kg	3.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	22.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	668 x 534 x 400 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Not supported	iPhone, iPod
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Audio inputKnown for one	iLINK	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Yes	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
Video compression formatsKnown for one	DivX, MPEG2, MPEG21, MPEG4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	Anynet+	Anynet+
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for one	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom	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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