Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs LG LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels

20specifications compared
15differ
5identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

The LG LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels has 0.9 channels more audio output channels than the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels (5.1 channels vs 4.2 channels). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 400 W more RMS rated power than the LG LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels (1600 W vs 1200 W). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 326 W more front speakers RMS power than the LG LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels (520 W vs 194 W). Only the LG LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3D. Only the LG LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels has Ethernet LAN.

Optical disc player type
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Not included
- LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
3D
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
- LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
Audio output channels
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:1600 W
- LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels:1200 W
Front speakers RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:520 W
- LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels:194 W
Satellite speakers RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:520 W
- LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels:194 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:560 W
- LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels:230 W
Ethernet LAN
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
- LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes

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Comparison of ARX8, LHA855W
70 specifications	A LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX8 View product	B LG LHA855W home cinema system 5.1 channels Model LHA855W View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Not included	Blu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tray
Disc types supportedDiffers	No	BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Video1 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3GP, AVC, FLV, H.264, M4V, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4, VOB, WMV
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.2 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1600 W	1200 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50
Front speakers1 differ
Front speakers RMS powerDiffers	520 W	194 W
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	194 W
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	520 W	194 W
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	560 W	230 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inDiffers	3	2
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	3	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	430 x 368 x 146.5 mm	410 x 55 x 255 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	274 x 277 x 941 mm	290 x 1120 x 290 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	342 x 85 x 82 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	290 x 1120 x 290 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	300 x 334 x 680 mm	190 x 385 x 317 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	430 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	960 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	456 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	960 x 456 x 430 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internet TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MiracastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
AV inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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