Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

JBL Cinema BD100 vs Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black

19specifications compared
10differ
9identical
97known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Cinema BD100 has 2 more satellite speakers than the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black (4 vs 2). The JBL Cinema BD100 has 1 more USB ports quantity than the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black (1 vs 0). The Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 1 more digital audio coaxial in than the JBL Cinema BD100 (2 vs 1). Only the JBL Cinema BD100 has Bluetooth. Only the JBL Cinema BD100 has Ethernet LAN.

Optical disc player type
- Cinema BD100:Blu-Ray player
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Not included
Number of satellite speakers
- Cinema BD100:4
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:2
Bluetooth
- Cinema BD100:Yes
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:No
Ethernet LAN
- Cinema BD100:Yes
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:No
USB ports quantity
- Cinema BD100:1
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:0
Digital audio coaxial in
- Cinema BD100:1
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:2
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
- Cinema BD100:358 x 324 x 46 mm
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:435 x 315 x 151 mm
Main unit weight
- Cinema BD100:7.43 kg
- YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:7.4 kg

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Comparison of Cinema BD100, YHT-1940
116 specifications	A JBL Cinema BD100 View product	B Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black Model YHT-1940 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Blu-Ray player	Not included
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	No
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Front	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	CD audio, DVD-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3D	Yes	Yes
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video formats supportedKnown for one	ISO (Blu-ray)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD	DTS, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-bit/192kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.09%
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17
RMS rated powerKnown for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, PCM, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RDS featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PLL
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
FM band rangeKnown for one	87.5 - 108 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Front speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Center speaker wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	4	2
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Satellite speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	6.35 cm (2.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	1	2
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Simplified Chinese, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian
Poweridentical
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	358 x 324 x 46 mm	435 x 315 x 151 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	7.43 kg	7.4 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 x 88 x 176 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	291 x 103 x 101 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 x 88 x 176 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	262 x 287 x 264 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
24p supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
4K Ultra HD upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Easy setupKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Number of amplifier channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 channels
Number of tunersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 tuner(s)
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual surroundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
x.v.Color supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
BD-LiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 25000 Hz
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Sleep modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound effectsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Acoustic resonance, Compression, Flanger/Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
AV inputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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