Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels

39specifications compared
20differ
19identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3551/93 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 HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1 vs 0). The Philips HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 14.59 kg more main unit weight than the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels (16.5 kg vs 1.91 kg). Only the Philips HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3D. Only the Philips HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Ethernet LAN.

Playback disc formats
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray video
3D
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Ethernet LAN
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Digital audio coaxial in
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
Digital audio optical out
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTB3551/93 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
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:16.5 kg
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1.91 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1143 mm
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:88.9 x 139.7 x 71.12 mm

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Comparison of HTB3551/93, HT-J4100
102 specifications	A Philips HTB3551/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTB3551/93 View product	B Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J4100 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player type	Blu-Ray player	Blu-Ray player
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, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffers	SVCD, VCD	Blu-Ray video
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tray
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG	AVCHD, WMV
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated power	1000 W	1000 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD	DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	8 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 woofer diameter (imperial)Known 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
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	2	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
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Passive subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	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
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI in	0	0
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
S-Video outputs quantity	0	0
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	1	0
Digital audio coaxial out	0	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical outDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	160 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 280 x 58 mm	429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	16.5 kg	1.91 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 101 x 1143 mm	88.9 x 139.7 x 71.12 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	314 x 83 x 110 mm	228.6 x 76.2 x 71.12 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 125 x 192 mm	76.2 x 106.68 x 2.7 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	228 x 310 x 293 mm	167.64 x 350.52 x 284.48 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	408.233 g
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	498.9516 g
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	408.233 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.72 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	20.6 kg	9.39 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	948 x 388 x 412 mm	525.78 x 327.66 x 411.48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	EasyLink	Anynet+
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for one	AAA	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
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Carton	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	4.02 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Rotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Technical details1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeDiffers	Yes	No
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Online services supportedKnown for one	Voole	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
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Laying	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BD WiseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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