Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black vs Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels

4specifications compared
2differ
2identical
79known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type: Not included on the JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black, Blu-Ray player on the Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels. Disc types supported: No on the JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black, BD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW on the Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels.

Optical disc player type
- SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black:Not included
- HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player

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Comparison of CS480, HT-J5500W
83 specifications	A JBL SYNTHESIS® CS480 home cinema system 5.1 channels Black Model CS480 View product	B Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J5500W View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Not included	Blu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tray
Disc types supportedDiffers	No	BD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Videoidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVCHD, WMV
Audioidentical
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	110 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	86 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	125 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	20.3 cm (8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
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
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	429.26 x 83.82 x 223.52 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.91 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83.82 x 170.18 x 101.6 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	453.592 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	269.24 x 86.36 x 101.6 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	589.6701 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83.82 x 129.54 x 101.6 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	408.233 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	254 x 297.18 x 254 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.58 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	408.2331 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	944.9 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	332.7 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	327.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Built-in HDDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	223.5 mm
Front speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	181.4 cm
Front speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	149.7 cm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55.9 mm
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	One Packing
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.0202 kg
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	181.4 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.31 m
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	149.7 cm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.91 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	429.3 mm
Satellite speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
BD WiseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BD-LiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	100 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one	88 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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