Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 11identical
  • 82known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 0.9 channels more audio output channels than the LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels (5.1 channels vs 4.2 channels). The LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 1,300 W more RMS rated power than the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (2300 W vs 1000 W). The LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 9 Ω more satellite speaker impedance than the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (12 Ω vs 3 Ω). Only the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3D. Optical disc player type: DVD player on the LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels, Blu-Ray player on the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • Optical disc player type
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:DVD player
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
  • Disc loading type
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Front
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Slot
  • Playback disc formats
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:CD audio, DVD-Audio
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
  • 3D
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • Audio output channels
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:2300 W
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Supported radio bands
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:AM, FM
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:12 Ω
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω

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Comparison of ARX10, HTB3550/93
117 specifications
Optical drive4 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeDiffersFrontSlot
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, DVDBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, DVD-AudioSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers4.2 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers2300 W1000 W
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one85 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsDiffersAM, FMFM
Radio Data System (RDS)YesYes
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one50Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Center speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Satellite speakers1 differ
Number of satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers12 Ω3 Ω
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one230 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one85 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one10.2 cm (4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersActive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers460 W166 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs30.5 cm (12")20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers6 Ω3 Ω
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one89 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one10 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inDiffers30
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AUX inYesYes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
FM antennaYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs190 W160 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs430 x 368 x 147.5 mm435 x 280 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers4.7 kg17.3 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs360 x 300.5 x 1190 mm100 x 101 x 1143 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source314 x 83 x 110 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 x 310 x 370 mm
Base dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 x 280 x 58 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one2.64 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one215 x 182 x 282.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one2.64 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers522 mm946 mm
Package depthDiffers469 mm376 mm
Package heightDiffers233 mm430 mm
Package weightDiffers7.3 kg18.9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source946 x 37.6 x 43 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIHDMI
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Centre speakerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Deep colour supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGIF, JPG, PNG
Internet TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCarton
QuantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVCHD, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
iPhone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iPod connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotate, Zoom, Slideshow with music playback
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasyLink
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PowerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
SlideshowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaying
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one460 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one82 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one6 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one20.3 cm (8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source

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