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Philips DTR3030M/EU TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Black vs Samsung STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 13identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DTR3030M/EU TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Black has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the Samsung STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black (2 vs 1). The Philips DTR3030M/EU TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Black has 1 more S-Video outputs quantity than the Samsung STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black (1 vs 0). The Samsung STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black has 1 more composite video out than the Philips DTR3030M/EU TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Black (1 vs 0). Only the Samsung STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black has Wi-Fi. Only the Samsung STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black has built-in HDD.

  • Signal source
    • DTR3030M/EU TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Black:Ethernet (RJ-45)
    • STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Digital signal format system
    • DTR3030M/EU TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Black:DVB-T, DVB-T2
    • STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:DVB-C, DVB-T
  • Audio formats supported
    • DTR3030M/EU TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Black:AAC HE, AAC+
    • STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:AAC, MP3, WMA
  • Wi-Fi
    • DTR3030M/EU TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Black:No
    • STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:Yes
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • DTR3030M/EU TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Black:2
    • STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:1
  • S-Video outputs quantity
    • DTR3030M/EU TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Black:1
    • STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:0
  • Composite video out
    • DTR3030M/EU TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Black:0
    • STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:1
  • SCART ports quantity
    • DTR3030M/EU TV set-top box Ethernet (RJ-45) Black:1
    • STB-E7900 TV set-top box Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45) Full HD Black:0

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Comparison of DTR3030M/EU, STB-E7900
82 specifications
Video2 differ
Signal sourceDiffersEthernet (RJ-45)Cable, Ethernet (RJ-45)
Personal Video Recorder (PVR) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital signal format systemDiffersDVB-T, DVB-T2DVB-C, DVB-T
Analog signal format systemKnown for onePALUnknown — not stated by the source
Video resolutionsKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Picture-in-PictureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
File formats2 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersAVC, H.264, MPEG, MPEG2, MPEG4DIVX, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC HE, AAC+AAC, MP3, WMA
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG, MPO
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
S-Video outputs quantityDiffers10
Composite video outDiffers01
SCART ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical out11
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.3Unknown — not stated by the source
RF ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slots quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage1 differ
Built-in HDDDiffersNoYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneFAT32, NTFSUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Features3 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Tuner typeDigitalDigital
Frequency rangeKnown for one173.5 - 862 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)YesYes
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Screen format adjustmentsKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Child lockYesYes
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Events timer/reminderKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Favorite list TV programsDiffers150
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneEnglish, ItalianUnknown — not stated by the source
Signal strength indicationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TimeshiftDiffersNoYes
Number of tunersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 tuner(s)
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
Teletext functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Online web browsingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processoridentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs6 W30.6 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W1 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers210 mm330 mm
DepthDiffers198 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers80 mm50 mm
WeightDiffers438 g2 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs331 x 198 x 80 mm403 x 363 x 105 mm
Package weightDiffers946 g2.7 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source403 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source363 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersACAV
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 80 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Battery typeKnown for one2 x AAUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 x 270 x 50 mm
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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