Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 vs Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black

15specifications compared
13differ
2identical
87known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 has 1 channels more audio output channels than the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black (6.1 channels vs 5.1 channels). The Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 4 more HDMI in than the Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 (4 vs 0). The Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 1 more HDMI outputs than the Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 (1 vs 0). Only the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has Bluetooth. Only the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has Wi-Fi.

Optical disc player type
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:DVD recorder
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Not included
Disc types supported
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:No
Aspect ratio
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:4:3, 16:9
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:16:9
Audio output channels
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:6.1 channels
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:5.1 channels
Bluetooth
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:No
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Yes
Wi-Fi
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:No
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Yes
HDMI in
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:0
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:4
Number of HDMI outputs
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:0
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:1

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Comparison of MX5100VR/05, YHT-4940
102 specifications	A Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 Model MX5100VR/05 View product	B Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black Model YHT-4940 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD recorder	Not included
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffers	DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	No
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	CD video, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedKnown for one	MPEG1, MPEG2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	16:9
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	6.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	450 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD
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
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	112 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM, MW	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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	Active subwoofer
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Management featuresidentical
Programming periodKnown for one	30 day(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI inDiffers	0	4
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	0	1
SCART ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MW antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Displayidentical
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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)Known for one	5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	435 x 362 x 99 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	7.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	435 x 63.5 x 72 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	1.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	94 x 89 x 155 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	650 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	196 x 432 x 391 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	5.72 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	18.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	580 x 540 x 469 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 features1 differ
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
DisplayDiffers	FTD	LED
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
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
iPhone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
iPod connectivityKnown 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
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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