Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels

38specifications compared
27differ
11identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HT-J5500K 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 Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels (2300 W vs 1000 W). The LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 295 W more front speakers RMS power than the Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels (460 W vs 165 W). Only the Samsung HT-J5500K 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 Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels.

Optical disc player type
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:DVD player
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
Disc loading type
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Front
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:Tray
3D
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
Audio output channels
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:2300 W
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
Supported radio bands
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:AM, FM
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM
Front speakers RMS power
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:460 W
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:165 W
Front speaker sensitivity
- ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels:82 dB
- HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels:65 dB

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Comparison of ARX10, HT-J5500K
102 specifications	A LG ARX10 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX10 View product	B Samsung HT-J5500K home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J5500K View product
Optical drive4 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Blu-Ray player
Disc loading typeDiffers	Front	Tray
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, DVD	BD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, DVD-Audio	Blu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, DVD-Video, VCD
Video1 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVI, H.264, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, PS, WMV
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PAL
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
2D-3D converterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Progressive scanKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.2 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	2300 W	1000 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	85 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsDiffers	AM, FM	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)	Yes	Yes
FM band rangeKnown for one	87.5 - 108 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	50	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakers3 differ
Front speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Front speakers RMS powerDiffers	460 W	165 W
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 20000 Hz
Front speaker sensitivityDiffers	82 dB	65 dB
Front speaker impedanceDiffers	6 Ω	3 Ω
Front speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	20.3 cm (8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Satellite speakers3 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-way
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	230 W	165 W
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers	12 Ω	3 Ω
Satellite speaker sensitivityDiffers	85 dB	60 dB
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	10.2 cm (4")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Active subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	460 W	170 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	6 Ω	3 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	30.5 cm (12")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	89 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inDiffers	3	2
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	190 W	49 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	110 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	430 x 368 x 147.5 mm	430 x 224 x 55 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	4.7 kg	1.9 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	360 x 300.5 x 1190 mm	83 x 101 x 171 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	2.64 kg	500 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	269 x 101 x 88 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	215 x 182 x 282.3 mm	83 x 101 x 129 mm
Satellite speaker weightDiffers	2.64 kg	400 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	221 x 365 x 381 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.5 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	7.3 kg	13.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	614 x 431 x 386 mm
Package widthKnown for one	522 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	469 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	233 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	HDMI
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Folder, Playlist, Slideshow, Zoom
Supported file systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FAT16, FAT32, NTFS

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