Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Samsung HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 30identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has 500 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1000 W vs 500 W). The Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has 2 more HDMI in than the Samsung HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels (2 vs 0). The Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more digital audio optical out than the Samsung HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1 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.

  • RMS rated power
    • HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA
  • Wi-Fi
    • HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • HDMI in
    • HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
  • Digital audio optical out
    • HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:39 W
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:49 W
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:95 x 75 x 1112 mm
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:83 x 101 x 171 mm
  • Front speaker weight
    • HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.9 kg
    • HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 g

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Comparison of HT-J4550, HT-J5500K
88 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Disc types supportedDiffersDVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersBlu-Ray videoBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, DVD-Video, VCD
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX, WMV, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9AVI, H.264, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, PS, WMV
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers500 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master AudioDTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMAAAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
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 LANYesYes
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 inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & dimensions8 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)430 x 224 x 55 mm430 x 224 x 55 mm
Main unit weight1.9 kg1.9 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs95 x 75 x 1112 mm83 x 101 x 171 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers2.9 kg500 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs228 x 70 x 77 mm269 x 101 x 88 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers500 g600 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs95 x 75 x 1112 mm83 x 101 x 129 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers2.9 kg400 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
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers21.8 kg13.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs861 x 366 x 467 mm614 x 431 x 386 mm
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
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
Image formats supportedJPGJPG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Anynet+Anynet+
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersNoYes
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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