Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels

40specifications compared
30differ
10identical
59known 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-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels (5.2 channels vs 5.1 channels). The Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has 850 W more RMS rated power than the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels (1000 W vs 150 W). The Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels has 65 W more front speakers RMS power than the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels (165 W vs 100 W). Optical disc player type: Blu-Ray player on the Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels, Not included on the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels. Disc types supported: BD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW on the Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels, No on the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels.

Optical disc player type
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:Not included
Audio output channels
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:5.2 channels
RMS rated power
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:150 W
Supported radio bands
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:AM, DAB, FM
Front speakers RMS power
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:165 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:100 W
Front speaker frequency range
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:20 - 20000 Hz
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:28 - 25000 Hz
Front speaker sensitivity
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:65 dB
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:83 dB
Front speaker impedance
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:6 Ω

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Comparison of HT-J5500K, YHT-4960
99 specifications	A Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J5500K 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+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
Videoidentical
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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	1000 W	150 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital	DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
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
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
Front speakers4 differ
Front speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakers RMS powerDiffers	165 W	100 W
Front speaker frequency rangeDiffers	20 - 20000 Hz	28 - 25000 Hz
Front speaker sensitivityDiffers	65 dB	83 dB
Front speaker impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	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 speaker2 differ
Center speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker RMS powerDiffers	170 W	100 W
Center speaker frequency rangeDiffers	20 - 20000 Hz	28 - 25000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 speakers3 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	1-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	165 W	100 W
Satellite speaker frequency rangeDiffers	20 - 20000 Hz	28 - 25000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker sensitivityDiffers	60 dB	83 dB
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Passive subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	170 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
Networkidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inDiffers	2	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	1	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	49 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 & dimensions10 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	83 x 101 x 171 mm	176 x 116 x 112 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	500 g	590 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	269 x 101 x 88 mm	111 x 118 x 276 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	600 g	730 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	83 x 101 x 129 mm	176 x 116 x 112 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	400 g	590 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	221 x 365 x 381 mm	292 x 341 x 291 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	6.5 kg	8.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	13.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	614 x 431 x 386 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Anynet+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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