Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S vs Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels

44specifications compared
32differ
12identical
72known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S has 300 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (500 W vs 200 W). The Philips Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S has 5 dB more Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (65 dB vs 60 dB). The Philips Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S has 2 more satellite speakers than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (4 vs 2). Only the Philips Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S has FM radio. Only the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels has wireless satellite speakers.

Optical disc player type
- Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S:DVD player
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:Not included
Disc types supported
- Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S:DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:No
RMS rated power
- Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S:500 W
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:200 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S:65 dB
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:60 dB
FM radio
- Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S:Yes
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:No
Number of satellite speakers
- Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S:4
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:2
Satellite speaker impedance
- Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S:4 Ω
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:3 Ω
Wireless satellite speakers
- Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S:No
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:Yes

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Comparison of MX5800SA/22S, HW-J370
116 specifications	A Philips Matchline DVD/SACD home theatre system MX5800SA/22S Model MX5800SA/22S 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 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	5 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	CD video, DVD-Video, SVCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3D	No	No
Video formats supportedKnown for one	MPEG1, MPEG2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	10-bit/54MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	500 W	200 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II	DTS, Dolby Digital
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	24-bit/192kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs	65 dB	60 dB
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, PCM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 256 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1 channels
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	Yes	No
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM, MW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	120 - 30000 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 speakers3 differ
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	4	2
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	120 - 50000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	3 Ω
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	7.62 cm (3")	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 speakersDiffers	No	Yes
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Subwoofer3 differ
Wireless subwooferDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	10.2 cm (4")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	30 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	8 Ω	3 Ω
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 W
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces7 differ
HDMI in	0	0
Number of HDMI outputs	0	0
SCART ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers	1	0
S-Video outputs quantityDiffers	1	0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	1	0
Digital audio coaxial outDiffers	1	0
Digital audio optical inDiffers	0	1
Digital audio optical out	0	0
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
MW antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
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 voltageDiffers	220-240 V	24 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 360 x 100 mm	942.3 x 66.04 x 58.42 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	7.2 kg	1.6 kg
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 70 x 280 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	1.2 kg	739.4 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	110 x 110 x 940 mm	179.1 x 299.5 x 360.9 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.5 kg	4.6 kg
Receiver weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	308 g
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	34.2 kg	9.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	994 x 544 x 410 mm	1000 x 237 x 447 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, SCART	Optical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
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	LCD	LED
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	6.3 mm	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
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Auto store, Auto tuning	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Technical details2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Child lockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Active, Classic, Jazz, Rock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeDiffers	30 - 30000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for one	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle	Unknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W

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