Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 vs Samsung HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

38specifications compared
31differ
7identical
80known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 has 1 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels (6.1 channels vs 5.1 channels). The Samsung HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 550 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 (1000 W vs 450 W). The Samsung HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more HDMI outputs than the Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 (1 vs 0). Only the Samsung HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Bluetooth. Only the Samsung HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Ethernet LAN.

Optical disc player type
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:DVD recorder
- HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
Playback disc formats
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:CD video, VCD
- HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray video
Audio output channels
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:6.1 channels
- HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:450 W
- HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
Supported radio bands
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:FM, MW
- HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM
Bluetooth
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:No
- HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
Ethernet LAN
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:No
- HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
Wi-Fi
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:No
- HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes

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Comparison of MX5100VR/05, HT-J5500
118 specifications	A Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 Model MX5100VR/05 View product	B Samsung HT-J5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J5500 View product
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD recorder	Blu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffers	DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD video, VCD	Blu-Ray video
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffers	MPEG1, MPEG2	AVCHD, DIVX, WMV, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PAL
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	6.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	450 W	1000 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	24-bit/96kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	120 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	112 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, MW	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	120 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	4.45 cm (1.75")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	5.08 cm (2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	120 - 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
Subwooferidentical
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	30 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Network3 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Management featuresidentical
Programming periodKnown for one	30 day(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	0	1
SCART ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers	1	0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityDiffers	1	0
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	1	0
Digital audio coaxial outDiffers	1	0
Digital audio optical inDiffers	0	1
MW antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 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	5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	49 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 362 x 99 mm	430 x 224 x 55 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	7.4 kg	1.9 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 63.5 x 72 mm	269 x 101 x 88 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	1.3 kg	600 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	94 x 89 x 155 mm	83 x 101 x 171 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	650 g	500 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	196 x 432 x 391 mm	255 x 255 x 297 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	5.72 kg	4.4 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83.4 x 101 x 171 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 g
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	18.2 kg	11.2 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	580 x 540 x 469 mm	841 x 329 x 320 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	840 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, SCART	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	AA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	40 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc playback modesKnown for one	Repeat interval, Repeat track	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	FTD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Distortion and noise (1kHz)Known for one	90 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable eventsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Auto scan, Auto store, Auto tuning	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tuner typeKnown for one	Analog	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto storeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programming/timer enhancementsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Blu-ray region codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B
Browser supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
DVD region codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB recording sourcesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Child lockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Classic, Jazz, Rock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	30 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for one	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous	Unknown — not stated by the source
Head cleanerKnown for one	Auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+

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