Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black

14specifications compared
5differ
9identical
49known 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-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 vs 0). Optical disc player type: Blu-Ray player on the Samsung HT-J5550WK 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-R, DVD-RW on the Samsung HT-J5550WK 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-J5550WK 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-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Not included
Subwoofer type
- HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels:Passive subwoofer
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Active subwoofer
HDMI in
- HT-J5550WK 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-J5550WK, YHT-4940
63 specifications	A Samsung HT-J5550WK home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J5550WK 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 types supportedDiffers	BD, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	No
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Blu-Ray video, DVD-Video, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3D	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVCHD, RMVB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
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-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital	DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, FLAC, MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	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
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inDiffers	0	4
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown 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
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	430 x 224 x 55 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	1.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	83 x 101 x 1053 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one	3.2 kg	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 1053 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	221 x 365 x 381 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	6.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	26.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	916 x 436 x 577 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	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	Yes	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

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