Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels

33specifications compared
20differ
13identical
58known 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 HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1000 W vs 300 W). The Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 25 more preset stations quantity than the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels (40 vs 15). The Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 0.24 kg more main unit weight than the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels (2.15 kg vs 1.91 kg). Optical disc player type: DVD player on the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels, Blu-Ray player on the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels. Playback disc formats: SVCD, VCD on the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels, Blu-Ray video on the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

Optical disc player type
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
Playback disc formats
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray video
Video formats supported
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AVCHD, WMV
RMS rated power
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:300 W
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
Preset stations quantity
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:40
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:15
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels: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
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.15 kg
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1.91 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:85 x 83 x 88 mm
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:88.9 x 139.7 x 71.12 mm

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Comparison of HTD3509X/78, HT-J4100
91 specifications	A Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTD3509X/78 View product	B Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J4100 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	BD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffers	SVCD, VCD	Blu-Ray video
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tray
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG	AVCHD, WMV
Video upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	1000 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityDiffers	40	15
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	50 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Passive subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	50 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	50 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	110-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions9 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 335 x 58 mm	429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	2.15 kg	1.91 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	85 x 83 x 88 mm	88.9 x 139.7 x 71.12 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	260 g	408.233 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	85 x 83 x 88 mm	228.6 x 76.2 x 71.12 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	260 g	498.9516 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	85 x 83 x 88 mm	76.2 x 106.68 x 2.7 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	260 g	408.233 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	195 x 265 x 265 mm	167.64 x 350.52 x 284.48 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.72 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	7.15 kg	9.39 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	525.78 x 327.66 x 411.48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, HDMI	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
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	EasyLink	Anynet+
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for one	AAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffers	BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF	JPG
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Carton	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for one	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	1.08 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Rotate, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Built-in HDDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Technical detailsidentical
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Laying	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BD WiseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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