Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 29identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 750 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels (1000 W vs 250 W). The Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more digital audio coaxial in than the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels (1 vs 0). Only the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has karaoke. Playback disc formats: SVCD, VCD on the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, Blu-Ray video on the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels.

  • Playback disc formats
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Blu-Ray video
  • Audio output channels
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:250 W
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:160 W
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:39 W
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 125 x 192 mm
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:77 x 70 x 108 mm
  • Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:230 x 310 x 370 mm
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:155 x 285 x 300 mm
  • Package width
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:538 mm
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:500 mm

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Comparison of HTB3520/98, HT-J4200
100 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray video
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX HD, H.264, ISO, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV9AVCHD
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePAL
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W250 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHDDTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMAAAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFMUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one664 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs160 W39 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one435 x 280 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 125 x 192 mm77 x 70 x 108 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one314 x 83 x 110 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs230 x 310 x 370 mm155 x 285 x 300 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 kg
Receiver dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 x 224 x 55 mm
Receiver weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers538 mm500 mm
Package depthDiffers376 mm360 mm
Package heightDiffers493 mm315 mm
Package weightDiffers11.9 kg6.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs538 x 376 x 493 mm507 x 362 x 317 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneGIF, JPG, PNGUnknown — not stated by the source
Internet TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one11.88 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
Music playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Smart TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BD WiseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BD-LiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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