Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 vs Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 22identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 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 HTD5550/98 (1 vs 0). The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has 121.767 g more front speaker weight than the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels (530 g vs 408.233 g). Only the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has karaoke. Optical disc player type: DVD player on the Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98, Blu-Ray player on the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:DVD player
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
  • Playback disc formats
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:SVCD, VCD
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray video
  • Video formats supported
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AVCHD, WMV
  • Preset stations quantity
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:40
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:15
  • Digital audio optical out
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:0
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:360 x 335 x 58 mm
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:90 x 82 x 185 mm
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:88.9 x 139.7 x 71.12 mm
  • Front speaker weight
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:530 g
    • HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:408.233 g

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Comparison of HTD5550/98, HT-J4100
101 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
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPGAVCHD, WMV
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
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 one10%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
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFMUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityDiffers4015
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one4Unknown — 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
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
FM antennaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one105 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 & dimensions9 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs360 x 335 x 58 mm429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs90 x 82 x 185 mm88.9 x 139.7 x 71.12 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers530 g408.233 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs223 x 80 x 100 mm228.6 x 76.2 x 71.12 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers650 g498.9516 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs247 x 1090 x 242 mm76.2 x 106.68 x 2.7 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers2.72 kg408.233 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs233 x 310 x 365 mm167.64 x 350.52 x 284.48 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers4.3 kg3.72 kg
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers16.3 kg9.39 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs664 x 387 x 504 mm525.78 x 327.66 x 411.48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Compatible productsKnown for oneSTS3001 Speaker standUnknown — 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 one1.62 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 details1 differ
KaraokeDiffersYesNo
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Karaoke playback functionsKnown for oneEcho level control, Mic volume control, Pitch controlUnknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneLayingUnknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BD WiseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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