Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 29identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has 750 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels (1000 W vs 250 W). The Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has 2 more HDMI in than the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels (2 vs 0). Only the Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has Wi-Fi. Only the Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has karaoke.

  • Audio output channels
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:250 W
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA
  • Wi-Fi
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • HDMI in
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
  • Digital audio optical out
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:39 W
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:49 W
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:77 x 70 x 108 mm
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:83 x 101 x 171 mm

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Comparison of HT-J4200, HT-J5500K
95 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeTrayTray
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersBlu-Ray videoBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, DVD-Video, VCD
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHDAVI, H.264, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, PS, WMV
Full HDYesYes
Analog signal format systemPALPAL
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
2D-3D converterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers250 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HDDTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3AAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
EqualizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Radio Data System (RDS)YesYes
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source165 W
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 dB
Front speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source165 W
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 dB
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 W
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Network1 differ
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inDiffers02
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
S-Video outputs quantity00
AUX inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial in00
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
FM antennaYesYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs39 W49 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 x 224 x 55 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs77 x 70 x 108 mm83 x 101 x 171 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers400 g500 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source269 x 101 x 88 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 x 101 x 129 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs155 x 285 x 300 mm221 x 365 x 381 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers2.9 kg6.5 kg
Receiver dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one430 x 224 x 55 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver weightKnown for one1.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers6.7 kg13.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs507 x 362 x 317 mm614 x 431 x 386 mm
Package widthKnown for one500 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one315 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersNoYes
USB direct playbackYesYes
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFolder, Playlist, Slideshow, Zoom
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFAT16, FAT32, NTFS
BD WiseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BD-LiveKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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