Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels

30specifications compared
19differ
11identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:Not included
Audio output channels
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:5.2 channels
RMS rated power
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:150 W
Supported radio bands
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:AM, DAB, FM
Front speakers RMS power
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:160 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:100 W
Front speaker frequency range
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:140 - 20000 Hz
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:28 - 25000 Hz
Front speaker impedance
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:6 Ω
Center speaker RMS power
- HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels:80 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:100 W

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Comparison of HT-J4500/EN, YHT-4960
93 specifications	A Samsung HT-J4500/EN home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J4500/EN 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 types supportedDiffers	DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	No
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVCHD, DIVX, XVID, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, DIVX HD, MKV, WMV, MJPG, MVC, H.263, H.264	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit/384 kHz
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	5.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	500 W	150 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD	DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	55 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV, AC3, APE, MKA	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	1%	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Number of speakersKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM	AM, DAB, FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	15	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakers3 differ
Front speakers RMS powerDiffers	160 W	100 W
Front speaker frequency rangeDiffers	140 - 20000 Hz	28 - 25000 Hz
Front speaker impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	6 Ω
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
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 speaker1 differ
Center speaker RMS powerDiffers	80 W	100 W
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Satellite speakersidentical
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Subwoofer RMS power	100 W	100 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantity	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial in	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
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 & dimensions6 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	430 x 224 x 55 mm	435 x 377 x 171 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	1.9 kg	9.8 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	77 x 70 x 108 mm	176 x 116 x 112 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	350 g	590 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	228 x 70 x 77 mm	111 x 118 x 276 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	490 g	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
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 x 341 x 291 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	520 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	410 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	325 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	8.86 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Anynet+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPEG, PNG, GIF, MPO	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	No	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
SensitivityKnown for one	12 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surround speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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