Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels

21specifications compared
14differ
7identical
73known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has 3.1 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels (5.2 channels vs 2.1 channels). The Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels has 100 W more RMS rated power than the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels (250 W vs 150 W). The Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has 7 more HDMI in than the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels (7 vs 0). Only the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels 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-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels.

Optical disc player type
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:Not included
Audio output channels
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:5.2 channels
RMS rated power
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:250 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:150 W
Wi-Fi
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:Yes
HDMI in
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:7
Digital audio coaxial in
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:1
Power consumption (standby)
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0.5 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:0.1 W
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:77 x 70 x 108 mm
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:176 x 116 x 112 mm

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Comparison of HT-J4200, YHT-4960
94 specifications	A Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels Model HT-J4200 View product	B Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels Model YHT-4960 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
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVCHD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	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	2.1 channels	5.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	250 W	150 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD	DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit/384kHz
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AM, DAB, FM
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 - 25000 Hz
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")
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Passive subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	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")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 - 200 Hz
Network1 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inDiffers	0	7
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 inDiffers	0	1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
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
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	39 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.1 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	77 x 70 x 108 mm	176 x 116 x 112 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	400 g	590 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	155 x 285 x 300 mm	292 x 341 x 291 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	2.9 kg	8.5 kg
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
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	435 x 377 x 171 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.8 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	111 x 118 x 276 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	730 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	176 x 116 x 112 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	590 g
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
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) certifiedKnown for one	Yes	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
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 - 25000 Hz
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84 dB
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Center speaker wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)

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