Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 20identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more digital audio coaxial in than the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1 vs 0). The Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more digital audio optical out than the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1 vs 0). The Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 15.39 kg more main unit weight than the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels (17.3 kg vs 1.91 kg). Only the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3D. Only the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Ethernet LAN.

  • Disc loading type
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Slot
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Tray
  • Playback disc formats
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray video
  • 3D
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Ethernet LAN
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
  • Digital audio optical out
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 280 x 58 mm
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm
  • Main unit weight
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:17.3 kg
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1.91 kg

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Comparison of HTB3550/93, HT-J4100
110 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Disc loading typeDiffersSlotTray
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
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Video2 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPGAVCHD, WMV
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio decodersDiffersDTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHDDTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMAAAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one8 - 320 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFMUnknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
Center speakeridentical
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 mid-range driver diameterKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
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 typeKnown for onePassive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one20.3 cm (8")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
Network1 differ
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
Digital audio optical outDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one160 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs435 x 280 x 58 mm429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm
Main unit weightDiffers17.3 kg1.91 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 101 x 1143 mm88.9 x 139.7 x 71.12 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs314 x 83 x 110 mm228.6 x 76.2 x 71.12 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs230 x 310 x 370 mm167.64 x 350.52 x 284.48 mm
Base dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one435 x 280 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source408.233 g
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 weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.72 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthKnown for one946 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one376 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one430 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers18.9 kg9.39 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs946 x 37.6 x 43 mm525.78 x 327.66 x 411.48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneHDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speakerKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPG, PNGJPG
Internet TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneCartonUnknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneAVCHD, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4Unknown — not stated by the source
iPhone connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
iPod connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneRotate, Zoom, Slideshow with music playbackUnknown — 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
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)DiffersEasyLinkAnynet+
Technical details1 differ
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerKnown for one160 WUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Smart TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneLayingUnknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BD WiseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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