Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 14identical
  • 74known 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-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels (1 vs 0). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1.1 mm more package width than the Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels (946 mm vs 944.9 mm). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 43.3 mm more package depth than the Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels (376 mm vs 332.7 mm). Only the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has karaoke. 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-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-J5500W 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-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels:429.26 x 83.82 x 223.52 mm
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1178 mm
    • HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels:83.82 x 170.18 x 101.6 mm
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:341 x 83 x 103 mm
    • HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels:269.24 x 86.36 x 101.6 mm
  • Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 125 x 192 mm
    • HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels:83.82 x 129.54 x 101.6 mm
  • Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:230 x 310 x 370 mm
    • HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels:254 x 297.18 x 254 mm
  • Package width
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:946 mm
    • HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels:944.9 mm
  • Package depth
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:376 mm
    • HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels:332.7 mm

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Comparison of HTB5550/98, HT-J5500W
108 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
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-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
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, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
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 bandsFMFM
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersYesYes
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
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
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputs11
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
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
FM antennaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs435 x 291 x 58 mm429.26 x 83.82 x 223.52 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 101 x 1178 mm83.82 x 170.18 x 101.6 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source453.592 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs341 x 83 x 103 mm269.24 x 86.36 x 101.6 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source589.6701 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 125 x 192 mm83.82 x 129.54 x 101.6 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source408.233 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs230 x 310 x 370 mm254 x 297.18 x 254 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.58 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source408.2331 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers946 mm944.9 mm
Package depthDiffers376 mm332.7 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm327.7 mm
Package weightKnown for one20.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features5 differ
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bass reflexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DepthDiffers280 mm223.5 mm
Front speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source181.4 cm
Front speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source149.7 cm
HeightDiffers58 mm55.9 mm
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPEG XR, JPGJPG
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOne Packing
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0202 kg
Rear speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source181.4 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.31 m
Rear speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source149.7 cm
WeightDiffers2.55 kg1.91 kg
WidthDiffers435 mm429.3 mm
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
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
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one230 x 370 x 310 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)DiffersEasyLinkAnynet+
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
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
PowerKnown for one160 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
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
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one20.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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