Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 7identical
  • 75known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5550/98 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 Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 11.01 kg more package weight than the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels (20.4 kg vs 9.39 kg). Only the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3D. Only the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has wireless satellite speakers. Video formats supported: AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG on the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AVCHD, WMV on the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • 3D
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Wireless satellite speakers
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Ethernet LAN
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 291 x 58 mm
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1178 mm
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:88.9 x 139.7 x 71.12 mm
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:341 x 83 x 103 mm
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:228.6 x 76.2 x 71.12 mm

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Comparison of HTB5550/98, HT-J4100
100 specifications
Optical drive1 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
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray video
Video2 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPGAVCHD, WMV
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated power1000 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHDDTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MKA, MP3, WMAAAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one332 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 speakersDiffersYesNo
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
Network2 differ
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of HDMI outputs11
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
Digital audio optical in11
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
FM antennaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one160 WUnknown — 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 291 x 58 mm429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 101 x 1178 mm88.9 x 139.7 x 71.12 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs341 x 83 x 103 mm228.6 x 76.2 x 71.12 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 125 x 192 mm76.2 x 106.68 x 2.7 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs230 x 310 x 370 mm167.64 x 350.52 x 284.48 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 kg
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 weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source408.233 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.72 kg
Packaging data1 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 weightDiffers20.4 kg9.39 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source525.78 x 327.66 x 411.48 mm
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)DiffersEasyLinkAnynet+
Other features1 differ
AirPlayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one314 x 103 x 83 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPEG XR, JPGJPG
MiracastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package tare weightKnown for one2.08 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneAVCHD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one2.55 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one435 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one230 x 370 x 310 mmUnknown — 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
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for one43 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for one94.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity outer cartonKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for one37.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
PowerKnown for one160 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BD WiseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one20.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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