Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 vs Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels

32specifications compared
29differ
3identical
82known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 has 0.9 channels more audio output channels than the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels (6.1 channels vs 5.2 channels). The Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 has 300 W more RMS rated power than the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels (450 W vs 150 W). The Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has 7 more HDMI in than the Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 (7 vs 0). Only the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has Bluetooth. Only the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has Ethernet LAN.

Optical disc player type
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:DVD recorder
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:Not included
Disc types supported
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:No
Audio output channels
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:6.1 channels
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:5.2 channels
RMS rated power
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:450 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:150 W
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:24-bit/96kHz
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:32-bit/384kHz
Supported radio bands
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:FM, MW
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:AM, DAB, FM
Center speaker frequency range
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:120 - 20000 Hz
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:28 - 25000 Hz
Center speaker tweeter diameter
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:4.45 cm (1.75")
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:6.98 cm (2.75")

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Comparison of MX5100VR/05, YHT-4960
114 specifications	A Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 Model MX5100VR/05 View product	B Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels Model YHT-4960 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
Videoidentical
Video formats supportedKnown for one	MPEG1, MPEG2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit/384 kHz
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	6.1 channels	5.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	450 W	150 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Differs	24-bit/96kHz	32-bit/384kHz
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
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, MW	AM, DAB, FM
Center speaker2 differ
Center speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeDiffers	120 - 20000 Hz	28 - 25000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker tweeter diameterDiffers	4.45 cm (1.75")	6.98 cm (2.75")
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	5.08 cm (2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84 dB
Center speaker wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speakers1 differ
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 rangeDiffers	120 - 20000 Hz	28 - 25000 Hz
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
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Subwoofer1 differ
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	30 - 120 Hz	28 - 200 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.3 cm (8")
Network3 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Management featuresidentical
Programming periodKnown for one	30 day(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
HDMI inDiffers	0	7
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	0	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
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) inDiffers	1	4
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inDiffers	0	1
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
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Displayidentical
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	0.1 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 362 x 99 mm	435 x 377 x 171 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	7.4 kg	9.8 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 63.5 x 72 mm	111 x 118 x 276 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	1.3 kg	730 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	94 x 89 x 155 mm	176 x 116 x 112 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	650 g	590 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	196 x 432 x 391 mm	292 x 341 x 291 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	5.72 kg	8.5 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	176 x 116 x 112 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	590 g
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
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
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
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
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 - 25000 Hz
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
Front speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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