Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

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

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 13identical
  • 72known 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 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1000 W vs 500 W). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more digital audio coaxial in than the Samsung HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1 vs 0). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 121 W more power consumption (typical) than the Samsung HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels (160 W vs 39 W). Only the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has near Field Communication (NFC). Only the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Wi-Fi.

  • RMS rated power
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
    • HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
  • Near Field Communication (NFC)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:160 W
    • HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:39 W
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 291 x 58 mm
    • HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:430 x 224 x 55 mm
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1178 mm
    • HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:77 x 70 x 108 mm
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:341 x 83 x 103 mm
    • HT-J4500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:228 x 70 x 77 mm

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Comparison of HTB5550/98, HT-J4500
103 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, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray video, VCD
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPGAVCHD, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, WMV
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePAL
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W500 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHDDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
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
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
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 speakersidentical
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 speakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Network2 differ
Near Field Communication (NFC)DiffersYesNo
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video outKnown 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 source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs160 W39 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs435 x 291 x 58 mm430 x 224 x 55 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 101 x 1178 mm77 x 70 x 108 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs341 x 83 x 103 mm228 x 70 x 77 mm
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
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 kg
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 g
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers946 mm527 mm
Package depthDiffers376 mm412 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm327 mm
Package weightKnown for one20.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 detailsidentical
PowerKnown for one160 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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