Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 16identical
  • 62known 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-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels (1 vs 0). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 111 W more power consumption (typical) than the Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels (160 W vs 49 W). The Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels has 6.2 kg more package weight than the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (26.6 kg vs 20.4 kg). Video formats supported: AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG on the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AVCHD, RMVB on the Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels. Audio formats supported: AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA on the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AAC, FLAC, MP3 on the Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • Audio formats supported
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, MP3
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:160 W
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:49 W
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 291 x 58 mm
    • HT-J5550WK 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-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:83 x 101 x 1053 mm
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:341 x 83 x 103 mm
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:269 x 101 x 88 mm
  • Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 125 x 192 mm
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:83 x 101 x 1053 mm
  • Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:230 x 310 x 370 mm
    • HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:221 x 365 x 381 mm

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Comparison of HTB5550/98, HT-J5550WK
91 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
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray video, DVD-Video, VCD
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPGAVCHD, RMVB
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePAL
Audio2 differ
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHDDTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MKA, MP3, WMAAAC, FLAC, 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
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
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
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
HDMI inKnown 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
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 W49 W
Weight & dimensions5 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 mm83 x 101 x 1053 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs341 x 83 x 103 mm269 x 101 x 88 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 125 x 192 mm83 x 101 x 1053 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs230 x 310 x 370 mm221 x 365 x 381 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 kg
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 kg
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 g
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 kg
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 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 kg26.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source916 x 436 x 577 mm
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)DiffersEasyLinkAnynet+
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
Built-in HDDKnown 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 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
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI

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