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JBL Cinema BD100 vs Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 11identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 700 W more RMS rated power than the JBL Cinema BD100 (1000 W vs 300 W). The JBL Cinema BD100 has 1 more digital audio coaxial in than the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1 vs 0). The JBL Cinema BD100 has 5.52 kg more main unit weight than the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels (7.43 kg vs 1.91 kg). Only the JBL Cinema BD100 has 3D. Only the JBL Cinema BD100 has Ethernet LAN.

  • Disc loading type
    • Cinema BD100:Front
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Tray
  • Playback disc formats
    • Cinema BD100:CD audio, DVD-Video
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray video
  • 3D
    • Cinema BD100:Yes
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Video formats supported
    • Cinema BD100:ISO (Blu-ray)
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AVCHD, WMV
  • RMS rated power
    • Cinema BD100:300 W
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Cinema BD100:Yes
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • Cinema BD100:1
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Cinema BD100:358 x 324 x 46 mm
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm

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Comparison of Cinema BD100, HT-J4100
68 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeDiffersFrontTray
Disc types supportedDiffersCD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, DVD-VideoBlu-Ray video
Video2 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedDiffersISO (Blu-ray)AVCHD, WMV
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHDDTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, PCM, WMAAAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for one6.35 cm (2.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown 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 inDiffers10
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
FM antennaYesYes
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs358 x 324 x 46 mm429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm
Main unit weightDiffers7.43 kg1.91 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88.9 x 139.7 x 71.12 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source408.233 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source228.6 x 76.2 x 71.12 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source498.9516 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76.2 x 106.68 x 2.7 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source408.233 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source167.64 x 350.52 x 284.48 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.72 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.39 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source525.78 x 327.66 x 411.48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BD WiseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AV inputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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