Product comparison · 2 speaker sets

Philips Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set vs Trust GXT 4038 Thunder

20specifications compared
13differ
7identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set has 2 channels more audio output channels than the Trust GXT 4038 Thunder (4.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The Philips Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set has 150 W more RMS rated power than the Trust GXT 4038 Thunder (210 W vs 60 W). The Philips Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set has 110 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Trust GXT 4038 Thunder (120 W vs 10 W). Only the Trust GXT 4038 Thunder has amplification device included. Only the Philips Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set has Bluetooth.

Audio output channels
- Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set:4.1 channels
- GXT 4038 Thunder:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set:210 W
- GXT 4038 Thunder:60 W
Recommended usage
- Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set:Home theatre
- GXT 4038 Thunder:Universal
Product colour
- Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set:Grey
- GXT 4038 Thunder:Black
Amplification device included
- Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set:No
- GXT 4038 Thunder:Yes
Satellite speakers RMS power
- Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set:120 W
- GXT 4038 Thunder:10 W
Subwoofer type
- Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set:Passive subwoofer
- GXT 4038 Thunder:Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power
- Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set:90 W
- GXT 4038 Thunder:40 W

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Comparison of CSS7235Y/98, GXT 4038 Thunder
60 specifications	A Philips Fidelio CSS7235Y/98 speaker set Model CSS7235Y/98 View product	B Trust GXT 4038 Thunder View product
Performance4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	210 W	60 W
Recommended usageDiffers	Home theatre	Universal
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Power cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 m
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotary
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Amplifier1 differ
Amplification device includedDiffers	No	Yes
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	30%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Amplification device form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in
Satellite speakers1 differ
Number of satellite speakers	2	2
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	120 W	10 W
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	3 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 x 102 x 210 mm
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	90 W	40 W
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
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustment	Yes	Yes
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	3 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	220 x 220 x 440 mm	255 x 240 x 255 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	5.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	110-240 V	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power source	AC	AC
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wired
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Line-in connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	AC	AC
ManualKnown 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
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	664 x 278 x 524 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	16 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeDiffers	Carton	Box
Technical detailsidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Digital Surround	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	3.47 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surround speaker driversKnown for one	2.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Laying	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	160 x 160 x 400 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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