Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels

32specifications compared
22differ
10identical
77known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 4.1 channels). The Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 100 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (300 W vs 200 W). The Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels has 10 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels (60 W vs 50 W). Only the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has FM radio. Only the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels has wireless satellite speakers.

Optical disc player type
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:Not included
Audio output channels
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
RMS rated power
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:300 W
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:200 W
Audio decoders
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Dolby Digital 5.1
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:DTS, Dolby Digital
FM radio
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:No
Satellite speakers RMS power
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:60 W
Number of satellite speakers
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:2
Satellite speaker impedance
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:3 Ω

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Comparison of HTD3509X/78, HW-J370
109 specifications	A Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTD3509X/78 View product	B Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels Model HW-J370 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Not included
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	No
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	SVCD, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	4.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	200 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	DTS, Dolby Digital
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 dB
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	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
FM radioDiffers	Yes	No
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers4 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	50 W	60 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	5	2
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	3 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersDiffers	No	Yes
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	150 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	50 W	80 W
Wireless subwooferDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	16.5 cm (6.5")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	3 Ω
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	1	0
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AUX in	Yes	Yes
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 in	1	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
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
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	110-240 V	24 V
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
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 335 x 58 mm	942.3 x 66.04 x 58.42 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	2.15 kg	1.6 kg
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	260 g	739.4 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	195 x 265 x 265 mm	179.1 x 299.5 x 360.9 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.6 kg
Receiver weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	308 g
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	85 x 83 x 88 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	260 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	85 x 83 x 88 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	260 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	85 x 83 x 88 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	7.15 kg	9.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 x 237 x 447 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	Optical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
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
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Crossover frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Hz
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 mm
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	57.9 mm
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Satellite speaker crossover frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Hz
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.9 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36.1 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.9 cm
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	943 mm
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery typeKnown for one	AAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 20000 Hz
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Laying	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	EasyLink	Unknown — not stated by the source

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