Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels

24specifications compared
17differ
7identical
80known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has 1.1 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (5.2 channels vs 4.1 channels). The Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels has 50 W more RMS rated power than the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels (200 W vs 150 W). The Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has 40 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (100 W vs 60 W). Only the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has FM radio. Only the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has Ethernet LAN.

Audio output channels
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:5.2 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:200 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:150 W
FM radio
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:No
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:Yes
Satellite speakers RMS power
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:60 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:100 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:80 W
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:100 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:16.5 cm (6.5")
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:20.3 cm (8")
Ethernet LAN
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:No
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:Yes
Wi-Fi
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:No
- YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:Yes

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Comparison of HW-J370, YHT-4960
104 specifications	A Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels Model HW-J370 View product	B Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels Model YHT-4960 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player type	Not included	Not included
Disc types supported	No	No
Videoidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit/384 kHz
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	5.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	200 W	150 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS, Dolby Digital	DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	60 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit/384kHz
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	No	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AM, DAB, FM
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	60 W	100 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 - 25000 Hz
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.98 cm (2.75")
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	60 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	80 W	100 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 - 200 Hz
Network2 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inDiffers	0	7
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	0	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	0	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
Displayidentical
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	24 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.1 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	942.3 x 66.04 x 58.42 mm	435 x 377 x 171 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	1.6 kg	9.8 kg
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	739.4 g	590 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	179.1 x 299.5 x 360.9 mm	292 x 341 x 291 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.6 kg	8.5 kg
Receiver weightKnown for one	308 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	176 x 116 x 112 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	590 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	111 x 118 x 276 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	730 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	176 x 116 x 112 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	9.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	1000 x 237 x 447 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Optical	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
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
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Crossover frequencyKnown for one	1000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	65 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	57.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker crossover frequencyKnown for one	1000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	29.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	36.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	17.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	943 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 - 25000 Hz
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 dB
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 - 25000 Hz
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

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