Product comparison · 2 tv set-top boxes

D-Link DSM-312 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black vs Samsung STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black

14specifications compared
6differ
8identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the D-Link DSM-312 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black (2 vs 0). The Samsung STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black has 1 more composite video out than the D-Link DSM-312 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black (1 vs 0). The Samsung STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black has 2 channels more audio output channels than the D-Link DSM-312 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black (7.1 channels vs 5.1 channels). Only the Samsung STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black has Wi-Fi. Only the Samsung STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black has built-in HDD.

Signal source
- DSM-312 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45)
- STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:Ethernet (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi
- DSM-312 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:No
- STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- DSM-312 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:0
- STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:2
Composite video out
- DSM-312 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:0
- STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:1
Built-in HDD
- DSM-312 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:No
- STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:Yes
Audio output channels
- DSM-312 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:5.1 channels
- STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:7.1 channels

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Comparison of DSM-312, STB-E7500
51 specifications	A D-Link DSM-312 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black Model DSM-312 View product	B Samsung STB-E7500 TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black Model STB-E7500 View product
Video1 differ
Signal sourceDiffers	Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45)	Ethernet (RJ-45)
Digital signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVB-C, DVB-T2
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PAL
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Personal Video Recorder (PVR) includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
File formatsidentical
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DIVX, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG, MPO
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Composite video outDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Built-in HDDDiffers	No	Yes
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Maximum HDD recording timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	124 h
Features1 differ
Tuner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Analog & digital
Number of tunersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 tuner(s)
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	7.1 channels
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio
Parental controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TimeshiftKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VFD
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30.6 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	403 x 363 x 105 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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