Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips HTL2101A/61 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels vs Samsung HW-J561 Silver 2.1 channels

22specifications compared
18differ
4identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HTL2101A/61 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
- HW-J561 Silver 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- HTL2101A/61 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:40 W
- HW-J561 Silver 2.1 channels:320 W
Subwoofer included
- HTL2101A/61 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
- HW-J561 Silver 2.1 channels:Yes
Product colour
- HTL2101A/61 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Black
- HW-J561 Silver 2.1 channels:Silver
Audio formats supported
- HTL2101A/61 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:MP3, WMA
- HW-J561 Silver 2.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, OGG, WAV, WMA
Connectivity technology
- HTL2101A/61 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Wired
- HW-J561 Silver 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth
- HTL2101A/61 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
- HW-J561 Silver 2.1 channels:Yes
HDMI ports quantity
- HTL2101A/61 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:0
- HW-J561 Silver 2.1 channels:2

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Comparison of HTL2101A/61, HW-J561
61 specifications	A Philips HTL2101A/61 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels Model HTL2101A/61 View product	B Samsung HW-J561 Silver 2.1 channels Model HW-J561 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.0 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	40 W	320 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital	DTS 2.0, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	20 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of full-range driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	5.08 cm (2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	AAC, FLAC, OGG, WAV, WMA
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
TV stand usage	No	No
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Main unit weightKnown for one	1.93 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	Integrated	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wired & Wireless
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectivityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	40 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.45 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	845 mm	943.5 mm
DepthDiffers	93 mm	65.5 mm
HeightDiffers	72 mm	56 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	1.93 kg	1.7 kg
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	845 x 93 x 72 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45.2 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.4 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.5 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	930 mm	1000 mm
Package depthDiffers	141 mm	206 mm
Package heightDiffers	145 mm	480 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.88 kg	10.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	930 x 145 x 141 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.8 cm (7")

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