Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 13identical
  • 100known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 500 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HT-J4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1000 W vs 500 W). The Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 121 W more power consumption (typical) than the Samsung HT-J4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels (160 W vs 39 W). The Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 4.2 kg more package weight than the Samsung HT-J4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels (18.9 kg vs 14.7 kg). Only the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has karaoke. Playback disc formats: SVCD, VCD on the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, Blu-Ray video, DVD-Video, VCD on the Samsung HT-J4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • RMS rated power
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
    • HT-J4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
  • USB ports quantity
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-J4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1, -
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:160 W
    • HT-J4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:39 W
  • Package weight
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:18.9 kg
    • HT-J4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:14.7 kg
  • Image formats supported
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:GIF, JPG, PNG
    • HT-J4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:JPEG XR
  • Karaoke
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4530 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No

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Comparison of HTB3550/98, HT-J4530
124 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
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, DVD-Video, VCD
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPGAVCHD, DIVX, WMV, WMV7, WMV9
Full HDYesYes
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePAL
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W500 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Digital Plus, DTS-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, WAV, WMAAAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
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
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFMUnknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-way
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 peak powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-way
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one2Unknown — 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-way
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityDiffers11, -
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs160 W39 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one110-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one435 x 280 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one17.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one100 x 101 x 1143 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one314 x 83 x 110 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one100 x 125 x 192 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one230 x 310 x 370 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 kg
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 g
Main speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 cm
Main speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.7 cm
Main speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.8 cm
Rear speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers18.9 kg14.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one964 x 376 x 430 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source861 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source347 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
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneAAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPG, PNGJPEG XR
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneCartonUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneRotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Blu-ray region codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DVD region codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source224 mm
Front speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source111.2 cm
Front speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 cm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Playback disc typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Rear speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.8 cm
Rear speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.7 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.5 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.5 cm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
Outer cartonidentical
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one1.62 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Online services supportedKnown for oneYouTubeUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneLayingUnknown — not stated by the source

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