Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 24identical
  • 81known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black 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 Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 3 Ω more satellite speaker impedance than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (6 Ω vs 3 Ω). The Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels has 50 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black (80 W vs 30 W). Only the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 3D. Only the Yamaha YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has FM radio.

  • 3D
    • HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:No
    • YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Yes
  • Audio output channels
    • HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
    • YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:5.1 channels
  • FM radio
    • HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:No
    • YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Yes
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:3 Ω
    • YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:6 Ω
  • Wireless satellite speakers
    • HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:Yes
    • YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:No
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:80 W
    • YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:30 W
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:Yes
    • YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:No
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:3 Ω
    • YHT-1940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:6 Ω

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Comparison of HW-J370, YHT-1940
126 specifications
Video1 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers4.1 channels5.1 channels
Audio decodersDiffersDTS, Dolby DigitalDTS, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-bit/192kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.09%
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Surround modes quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17
RMS rated powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one60 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffersNoYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RDS featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePLL
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
Front speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Ω
Front speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 W
Center speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Ω
Center speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Center speaker wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers3 Ω6 Ω
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Wireless satellite speakersDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers80 W30 W
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers3 Ω6 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one16.5 cm (6.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI inDiffers04
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers01
USB ports quantityDiffers10
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers02
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSimplified Chinese, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian
Poweridentical
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
AC input voltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs942.3 x 66.04 x 58.42 mm435 x 315 x 151 mm
Main unit weightDiffers1.6 kg7.4 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 x 88 x 176 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 x 103 x 101 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 x 88 x 176 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs179.1 x 299.5 x 360.9 mm262 x 287 x 264 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one739.4 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one4.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver weightKnown for one308 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers9.7 kg7.4 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one1000 x 237 x 447 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneOpticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
24p supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
4K Ultra HD upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio amplifierKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Deep colour supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Easy setupKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Equalizer customizableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ImpedanceDiffers8 Ω6 Ω
Number of amplifier channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 channels
Number of tunersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 tuner(s)
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Virtual surroundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
x.v.Color supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Satellite speakers wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Crossover frequencyKnown for one1000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one65 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one57.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker crossover frequencyKnown for one1000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one29.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one36.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one17.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one943 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details2 differ
BD-LiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency rangeDiffers20 - 20000 Hz30 - 25000 Hz
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
Sleep modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sound effectsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcoustic resonance, Compression, Flanger/Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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