Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels

35specifications compared
24differ
11identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels has 440 W more RMS rated power than the Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels (500 W vs 60 W). The Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 35 dB more Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) than the Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels (90 dB vs 55 dB). The Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 25 more preset stations quantity than the Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels (40 vs 15). Only the Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3D. Only the Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels has Bluetooth.

Optical disc player type
- HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
3D
- HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
RMS rated power
- HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:60 W
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:90 dB
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:55 dB
Preset stations quantity
- HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:40
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:15
Subwoofer type
- HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Active subwoofer
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power
- HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:27 W
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 W
Subwoofer impedance
- HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω

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Comparison of HTD2520/94, HT-J4500/EN
99 specifications	A Philips HTD2520/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTD2520/94 View product	B Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J4500/EN View product
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffers	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 formatsDiffers	CD audio, CD video, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, VCD	VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVI, DIVX, MPEG	AVCHD, DIVX, XVID, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, DIVX HD, MKV, WMV, MJPG, MVC, H.263, H.264
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio4 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	60 W	500 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs	90 dB	55 dB
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV, AC3, APE, MKA
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1%
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known 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
Radio1 differ
FM band rangeKnown for one	87.5 - 108 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityDiffers	40	15
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Active subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	27 W	100 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	13.3 cm (5.25")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	3 Ω
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown 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
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	90 W	39 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	15 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	310 x 203 x 37 mm	430 x 224 x 55 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	1.1 kg	1.9 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	105 x 67 x 170 mm	77 x 70 x 108 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	580 g	350 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	105 x 67 x 170 mm	228 x 70 x 77 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	580 g	490 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	105 x 67 x 170 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	580 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	195 x 265 x 265 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	5.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	580 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	RCA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
AirPlayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	105 x 170 x 67 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	40 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Crosstalk (1kHz)Known for one	80 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Distortion and noise (1kHz)Known for one	70 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic range (1kHz)Known for one	80 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffers	GIF, JPG, TIF	JPEG, PNG, GIF, MPO
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	195 x 265 x 265 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Rotate, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
PowerKnown for one	90 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
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
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 W
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	520 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	325 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.86 kg
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+

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