Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs LG LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels

26specifications compared
18differ
8identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The LG LHB725 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 LHB725 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 LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels (520 W vs 194 W). Only the LG LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3D. Only the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has wireless satellite speakers.

Optical disc player type
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Not included
- LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
3D
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
- LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
Audio output channels
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:1600 W
- LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1200 W
Front speakers RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:520 W
- LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:194 W
Satellite speakers RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:520 W
- LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:194 W
Wireless satellite speakers
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Subwoofer RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:560 W
- LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:230 W

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Comparison of ARX8, LHB725
58 specifications	A LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX8 View product	B LG LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model LHB725 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Not included	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffers	No	BD, BD-R, BD-ROM, 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, AVCHD, FLV, H.264, M4V, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, VOB, WMV
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	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, FLAC, MP3, WMA
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
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 speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	520 W	194 W
Wireless satellite speakersDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	560 W	230 W
Wireless subwooferDiffers	Yes	No
Network2 differ
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI inDiffers	3	1
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	3	1
USB ports quantityDiffers	1	0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
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	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	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
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	430 x 368 x 146.5 mm	410 x 55 x 260 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	274 x 277 x 941 mm	100.5 x 203 x 97.5 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	342.5 x 86 x 87 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100.5 x 148 x 95 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	300 x 334 x 680 mm	191 x 388.5 x 318 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Built-in HDDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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