Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black

16specifications compared
7differ
9identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black 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 Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 4 more HDMI in than the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels (4 vs 0). Only the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has Wi-Fi. Optical disc player type: Blu-Ray player on the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels, Not included on the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black. Disc types supported: BD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW on the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels, No on the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black.

Optical disc player type
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Not included
Audio output channels
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:5.1 channels
Subwoofer type
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Passive subwoofer
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Active subwoofer
Wi-Fi
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Yes
HDMI in
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:4

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Comparison of HT-J4200, YHT-4940
70 specifications	A Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels Model HT-J4200 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	Blu-Ray player	Not included
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD, DVD, 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	Blu-Ray video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3D	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVCHD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	250 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD	DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	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
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inDiffers	0	4
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	39 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	77 x 70 x 108 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	400 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	155 x 285 x 300 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	2.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Receiver dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	430 x 224 x 55 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Receiver weightKnown for one	1.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	500 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	360 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	315 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	6.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	507 x 362 x 317 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	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
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
iPhone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
iPod connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD WiseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD-LiveKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified	Yes	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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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