Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

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

12specifications compared
6differ
6identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has 0.1 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HT-J4500/ZA home cinema system 5.1 channels (5.2 channels vs 5.1 channels). The Samsung HT-J4500/ZA home cinema system 5.1 channels has 350 W more RMS rated power than the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels (500 W vs 150 W). 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-J4500/ZA home cinema system 5.1 channels, Not included on the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels. Disc types supported: DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW on the Samsung HT-J4500/ZA home cinema system 5.1 channels, No on the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels.

Optical disc player type
- HT-J4500/ZA home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:Not included
Disc types supported
- HT-J4500/ZA home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:No
Audio output channels
- HT-J4500/ZA 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/ZA home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:150 W
Wi-Fi
- HT-J4500/ZA home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:Yes

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Comparison of HT-J4500/ZA, YHT-4960
62 specifications	A Samsung HT-J4500/ZA home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J4500/ZA 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	No
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Blu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
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
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVCHD, WMV, WMV7, WMV9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	5.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	500 W	150 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit/384kHz
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AM, DAB, FM
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
Satellite speakersidentical
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 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
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.1 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
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
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	176 x 116 x 112 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	590 g
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
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 contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)

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