Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels

40specifications compared
23differ
17identical
57known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 500 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels (1000 W vs 500 W). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 86 W more center speaker RMS power than the Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels (166 W vs 80 W). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more satellite speakers than the Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels (2 vs 1). 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 near Field Communication (NFC).

RMS rated power
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
Center speaker RMS power
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:80 W
Number of satellite speakers
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
Wireless satellite speakers
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Subwoofer RMS power
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 W
Near Field Communication (NFC)
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Wi-Fi
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Microphone in
- HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:No

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Comparison of HTB5550/98, HT-J4500/EN
97 specifications	A Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTB5550/98 View product	B Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J4500/EN View product
Optical drive1 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	DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VCD
Video1 differ
3D	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG	AVCHD, DIVX, XVID, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, DIVX HD, MKV, WMV, MJPG, MVC, H.263, H.264
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1000 W	500 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD	DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV, AC3, APE, MKA
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1%
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker RMS powerDiffers	166 W	80 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	332 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	2	1
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 speakersDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	166 W	100 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	20.3 cm (8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Differs	Yes	No
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Digital audio coaxial in	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	160 W	39 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 291 x 58 mm	430 x 224 x 55 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 101 x 1178 mm	77 x 70 x 108 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	341 x 83 x 103 mm	228 x 70 x 77 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	100 x 125 x 192 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	230 x 310 x 370 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 kg
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 g
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	490 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	946 mm	520 mm
Package depthDiffers	376 mm	410 mm
Package heightDiffers	430 mm	325 mm
Package weightDiffers	20.4 kg	8.86 kg
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	EasyLink	Anynet+
Other features1 differ
AirPlayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	314 x 103 x 83 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	280 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffers	GIF, JPEG XR, JPG	JPEG, PNG, GIF, MPO
MiracastKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package tare weightKnown for one	2.08 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	110 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for one	AVCHD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	2.55 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	435 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	230 x 370 x 310 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Outer cartonidentical
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for one	43 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for one	94.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity outer cartonKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for one	37.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeDiffers	Yes	No
PowerKnown for one	160 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD WiseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BD-LiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 dB
Surround speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	20.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 W
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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