Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12 vs Samsung HT-D720/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 11identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:Blu-Ray player
    • HT-D720/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:DVD recorder
  • 3D
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:Yes
    • HT-D720/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
  • Full HD
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:Yes
    • HT-D720/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:5.1 channels
    • HT-D720/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:1000 W
    • HT-D720/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:400 W
  • Wi-Fi
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:Yes
    • HT-D720/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:1
    • HT-D720/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 5.1 Home theatre HTS8562/12:1
    • HT-D720/XU home cinema system 2.1 channels:0

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Comparison of HTS8562/12, HT-D720/XU
92 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersBlu-Ray playerDVD recorder
Disc types supportedDiffersBD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMVDIVX, WMV
Full HDDiffersYesNo
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
2D-3D converterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W400 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HDDolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP3, WAV, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one230 WUnknown — 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 tweeter diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one540 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one5 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one230 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferNoNo
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
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
Digital audio optical in11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
FM antennaYesYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one105 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 one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported batteriesKnown for oneAAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs435 x 342.5 x 63.5 mm433 x 202 x 142 mm
Main unit weightDiffers4 kg3 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs97 x 120 x 301 mm185 x 185 x 605 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers1.45 kg1.7 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 mm155 x 285 x 350 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers4.9 kg3.8 kg
Dimensions rear speaker (W x D x H)Known for one97 x 120 x 301 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker weightKnown for one1.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one18.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one565 x 395 x 443 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersiPhone, iPodiPad, iPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDNoNo
CompatibilityKnown for one50PFL7956Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneGIF, JPG, PNGUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way

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