Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 11identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5550/98 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 HTB5550/98 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 HTB5550/98 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 HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has wireless satellite speakers. Only the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Wi-Fi.

  • Audio output channels
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:250 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3
  • Wireless satellite speakers
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:160 W
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:39 W
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1178 mm
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:77 x 70 x 108 mm

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Comparison of HTB5550/98, HT-J4200
101 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
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
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPGAVCHD
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePAL
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W250 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHDDTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MKA, MP3, WMAAAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
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 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 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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
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) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
FM antennaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs160 W39 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one435 x 291 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 101 x 1178 mm77 x 70 x 108 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one341 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 data4 differ
Package widthDiffers946 mm500 mm
Package depthDiffers376 mm360 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm315 mm
Package weightDiffers20.4 kg6.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source507 x 362 x 317 mm
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
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 supportedKnown for oneGIF, JPEG XR, JPGUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
BD-LiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one20.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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