Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 23identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5520/98 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 HTB5520/98 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 HTB5520/98 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 HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has wireless satellite speakers. Only the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Wi-Fi.

  • Playback disc formats
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Blu-Ray video
  • Audio output channels
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:250 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3
  • Wireless satellite speakers
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
  • Digital audio coaxial out
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0

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Comparison of HTB5520/98, HT-J4200
103 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
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, RMVBAVCHD
Full HDYesYes
Progressive scanYesYes
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 Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHDDTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, 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
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one166 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 speakersDiffersYesNo
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
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
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
S-Video outputs quantity00
AUX inYesYes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
Digital audio coaxial outDiffers10
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical out00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
FM antennaYesYes
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 one110-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Supported batteriesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one435 x 291 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one11.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 130 x 229 mm77 x 70 x 108 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one314 x 83 x 103 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)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 data2 differ
Package weightDiffers13.2 kg6.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs536 x 374 x 493 mm507 x 362 x 317 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source315 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
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneAAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneGIF, JPG, PNGUnknown — not stated by the source
MiracastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneCartonUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneRotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Outer cartonidentical
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one1.51 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown 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
BD-LiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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