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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theater HTS7212/12 vs Samsung HT-E4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 18identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 440 W
    • 1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
    • AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • Yes
    • No
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Yes
    • No
  • Wi-Fi
    • Yes
    • No
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • 1
    • 0
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1
    • 0

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95 specifications
A

Philips

2.1 Home theater HTS7212/12

Model HTS7212/12

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B

Samsung

HT-E4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model HT-E4500

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Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTray
Disc types supportedBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WMVAVCHD, DIVX, MKV, WMV
2D-3D converterKnown for oneYes
Progressive scanKnown for oneYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneYes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers440 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHDDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MP3, WAV, WMAAAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one30%
EqualizerKnown for oneYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/s
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Radio Data System (RDS)YesYes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one1-way
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one1-way
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one1-way
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one5 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one15.2 cm (6")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one240 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one3 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one200 W
Network2 differ
BluetoothKnown for oneNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi readyKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inKnown for one0
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
FM antennaYesYes
AUX inKnown for oneYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs85 W92.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.45 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one90 x 70 x 139 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one370 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one228 x 70 x 77 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one470 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one168 x 285 x 350 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one2.6 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers15 kg10.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs564 x 400 x 389 mm517 x 402 x 309 mm
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
TV tuner integratedNoNo
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneYes
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPEG XR, JPG, PNGJPG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYes
Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one77 x 107 x 6 mm
Surround speaker weightKnown for one320 g
Volume controlKnown for oneDigital
WeightKnown for one2.5 kg
Built-in HDDKnown for oneNo
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS Digital Surround, DTS- HD High Resolution Audio
Picture enhancementKnown for oneHD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneAnynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeNoNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Wireless speaker readyKnown for oneYes
EasyLinkKnown for one21:9 format subtitle support, Audio Return Channel, Automatic audio input mapping, Dynamic Lipsync, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, USB
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Additional accessoriesKnown for one2 x AAA Batteries, DCK3060 Dock for iPod/iPhone, FM antenna, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, World Wide Warranty leaflet, WUB1110 Wi-Fi USB Adapter

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