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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Samsung HT-E321 home cinema system 2.1 channels vs Samsung HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 23identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • DVD player
    • Blu-Ray recorder
  • 3D
    • No
    • Yes
  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 150 W
    • 1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • MP3, WMA
    • AAC, AC3, LPCM, MP3, WMA
  • Satellite speaker type
    • 2-way
    • 1-way
  • Wi-Fi
    • No
    • Yes
  • HDMI in
    • 0
    • 2

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99 specifications
A

Samsung

HT-E321 home cinema system 2.1 channels

Model HT-E321

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Samsung

HT-E5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model HT-E5500

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Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray recorder
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD videoBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersDIVX3GP, ASF, AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, H.264, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, TP, TRP, TS, VOB, WMV, WMV9, XVID
Full HDKnown for oneYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for onePAL
Aspect ratioKnown for one4:3, 16:9
2D-3D converterKnown for oneYes
Progressive scanKnown for oneYes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers150 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS-ES (Discrete 6.1), DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAAAC, AC3, LPCM, MP3, WMA
WMA bit ratesKnown for one5 - 384 Kbit/s
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYes
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one2-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one330 W
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one140 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one87 dB
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one3 Ω
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one2-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one170 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one140 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one3 Ω
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speaker typeDiffers2-way1-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one330 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one140
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one3 Ω
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one87 dB
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one170 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one40 - 160 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one3 Ω
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one87 dB
Network1 differ
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI inDiffers02
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0
Composite video inKnown for one0
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Digital audio optical inDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
FM antennaKnown for oneYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one92.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.45 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs430 x 250 x 56 mm430 x 261 x 55 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one2.56 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs77 x 68 x 107 mm90 x 68.5 x 207.5 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers351 g710 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 68.5 x 74.5 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one90 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one90 x 68.5 x 141.5 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one610 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs155 x 285 x 300 mm168 x 285 x 350 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one2.8 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs513 x 368 x 324 mm541 x 416 x 334 mm
Package weightKnown for one7.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersNot supportediPod
CompatibilityKnown for oneApple iPod Apple iPhone
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYes
Package weightKnown for one11.9 kg
Volume controlKnown for oneDigital
Audio systemKnown for oneCrystal Sound Plus
Technical detailsidentical
KaraokeKnown for oneNo
Playback modesKnown for oneFolder, Playlist, Slideshow, Zoom
Supported file systemsKnown for oneFAT16, FAT32, NTFS
Wireless speaker readyKnown for oneYes
iPod/iPhone dockKnown for oneYes

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