Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels

42specifications compared
25differ
17identical
71known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 4.1 channels). The Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has 800 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (1000 W vs 200 W). The Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has 105 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (165 W vs 60 W). Only the Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3D. Only the Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has FM radio.

Optical disc player type
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:Not included
3D
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:No
Audio output channels
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
RMS rated power
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:200 W
FM radio
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:No
Satellite speakers RMS power
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:165 W
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:60 W
Subwoofer type
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:Passive subwoofer
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:170 W
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:80 W

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Comparison of HT-J5500K, HW-J370
113 specifications	A Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J5500K View product	B Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels Model HW-J370 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+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 audio, Blu-Ray video, DVD-Video, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVI, H.264, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, PS, WMV	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
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
2D-3D converterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	4.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1000 W	200 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital	DTS, Dolby Digital
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 dB
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	Yes	No
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	165 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one	65 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	170 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	1-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	165 W	60 W
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	60 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	170 W	80 W
Wireless subwooferDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Network2 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI inDiffers	2	0
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	1	0
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
S-Video outputs quantity	0	0
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Digital audio coaxial in	0	0
Digital audio coaxial out	0	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical outDiffers	1	0
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
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	49 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	430 x 224 x 55 mm	942.3 x 66.04 x 58.42 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	1.9 kg	1.6 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	83 x 101 x 171 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	500 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	269 x 101 x 88 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	600 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	83 x 101 x 129 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	400 g	739.4 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	221 x 365 x 381 mm	179.1 x 299.5 x 360.9 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	6.5 kg	4.6 kg
Receiver weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	308 g
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	13.6 kg	9.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	614 x 431 x 386 mm	1000 x 237 x 447 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	Optical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDD	No	No
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Crossover frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Hz
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 mm
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	57.9 mm
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Satellite speaker crossover frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Hz
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.9 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36.1 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.9 cm
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	943 mm
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Anynet+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeDiffers	Yes	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for one	Folder, Playlist, Slideshow, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported file systemsKnown for one	FAT16, FAT32, NTFS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 20000 Hz
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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