Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98 vs Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 22identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 700 W more RMS rated power than the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98 (1000 W vs 300 W). The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98 has 25 more preset stations quantity than the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels (40 vs 15). The Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more digital audio optical out than the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98 (1 vs 0). Optical disc player type: DVD player on the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98, Blu-Ray player on the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels. Playback disc formats: SVCD, VCD on the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98, Blu-Ray video on the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:DVD player
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
  • Playback disc formats
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:SVCD, VCD
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray video
  • Video formats supported
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AVCHD, WMV
  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:300 W
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Preset stations quantity
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:40
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:15
  • Digital audio optical out
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:0
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:360 x 335 x 58 mm
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm
  • Main unit weight
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD3509/98:2.15 kg
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1.91 kg

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Comparison of HTD3509/98, HT-J4100
91 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, 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 formatsDiffersSVCD, VCDBlu-Ray video
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPGAVCHD, WMV
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAAAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one30%Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Radio1 differ
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFMUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityDiffers4015
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersNoNo
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantity00
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in11
Digital audio coaxial in00
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outDiffers01
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one110-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions10 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs360 x 335 x 58 mm429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm
Main unit weightDiffers2.15 kg1.91 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs85 x 83 x 88 mm88.9 x 139.7 x 71.12 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers260 g408.233 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs85 x 83 x 88 mm228.6 x 76.2 x 71.12 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers260 g498.9516 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs85 x 83 x 88 mm76.2 x 106.68 x 2.7 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers260 g408.233 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs160 x 265 x 267.5 mm167.64 x 350.52 x 284.48 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers2.82 kg3.72 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers7.15 kg9.39 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs520 x 377 x 310 mm525.78 x 327.66 x 411.48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)DiffersEasyLinkAnynet+
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneAAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer customizableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffersBMP, GIF, JPG, TIFJPG
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneCartonUnknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging tare weightKnown for one1.08 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneRotate, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneLayingUnknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BD WiseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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