Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

50specifications compared
19differ
31identical
59known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 500 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1000 W vs 500 W). The Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more digital audio coaxial in than the Samsung HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1 vs 0). The Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 121 W more power consumption (typical) than the Samsung HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels (160 W vs 39 W). Only the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has near Field Communication (NFC). Playback disc formats: SVCD, VCD on the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels, Blu-Ray video, VCD on the Samsung HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

Playback disc formats
- HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
- HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray video, VCD
RMS rated power
- HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
- HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
Near Field Communication (NFC)
- HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Digital audio coaxial in
- HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
- HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
Power consumption (typical)
- HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:160 W
- HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:39 W
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 280 x 58 mm
- HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:430 x 224 x 55 mm
Main unit weight
- HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:17.3 kg
- HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1.9 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1143 mm
- HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:77 x 70 x 108 mm

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Comparison of HTB3550/93, HT-J4500
109 specifications	A Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTB3550/93 View product	B Samsung HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J4500 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Slot	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffers	SVCD, VCD	Blu-Ray video, VCD
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG	AVCHD, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, WMV
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PAL
Audio3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	1000 W	500 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	8 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	20.3 cm (8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Near Field Communication (NFC)Differs	Yes	No
Wi-Fi readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	1	0
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	160 W	39 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 280 x 58 mm	430 x 224 x 55 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	17.3 kg	1.9 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 101 x 1143 mm	77 x 70 x 108 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	314 x 83 x 110 mm	228 x 70 x 77 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	230 x 310 x 370 mm	155 x 285 x 300 mm
Base dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	435 x 280 x 58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 g
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	946 mm	527 mm
Package depthDiffers	376 mm	412 mm
Package heightDiffers	430 mm	327 mm
Package weightKnown for one	18.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	946 x 37.6 x 43 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speakerKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffers	GIF, JPG, PNG	JPG
Internet TVKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Carton	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for one	AVCHD, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPhone connectivityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPod connectivityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Rotate, Zoom, Slideshow with music playback	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	EasyLink	Anynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PowerKnown for one	160 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart TVKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Laying	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD WiseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BD-LiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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