Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black

16specifications compared
6differ
10identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 4 more HDMI in than the Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 vs 0). Only the Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels has Ethernet LAN. Optical disc player type: Blu-Ray player on the Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels, Not included on the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black. Disc types supported: BD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW on the Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels, No on the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black. Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black.

Optical disc player type
- HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Not included
Subwoofer type
- HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels:Passive subwoofer
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Active subwoofer
Ethernet LAN
- HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:No
HDMI in
- HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:4

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Comparison of HT-J5500W, YHT-4940
83 specifications	A Samsung HT-J5500W home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J5500W View product	B Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black Model YHT-4940 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, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW	No
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3D	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVCHD, WMV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	1000 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus	DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	15	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Network1 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inDiffers	0	4
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
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
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	429.26 x 83.82 x 223.52 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	1.91 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	83.82 x 170.18 x 101.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	453.592 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	269.24 x 86.36 x 101.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	589.6701 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	83.82 x 129.54 x 101.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	408.233 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	254 x 297.18 x 254 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	4.58 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	408.2331 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	944.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	332.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	327.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	223.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker depthKnown for one	181.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker widthKnown for one	149.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	55.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	One Packing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	12.0202 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	181.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	2.31 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	149.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	1.91 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	429.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
iPhone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
iPod connectivityKnown 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 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) certified	Yes	Yes
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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