Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels

29specifications compared
17differ
12identical
62known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3550/98 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 600 W more RMS rated power than the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1600 W vs 1000 W). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 354 W more front speakers RMS power than the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (520 W vs 166 W). Only the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3D. Only the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has wireless subwoofer.

Optical disc player type
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Not included
- HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
3D
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
- HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
Audio output channels
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:1600 W
- HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
Front speakers RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:520 W
- HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
Satellite speakers RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:520 W
- HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:560 W
- HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
Wireless subwoofer
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No

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Comparison of ARX8, HTB3550/98
91 specifications	A LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX8 View product	B Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTB3550/98 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Not included	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffers	No	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Progressive scanKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.2 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1600 W	1000 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Front speakers1 differ
Front speakers RMS powerDiffers	520 W	166 W
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	166 W
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	520 W	166 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	560 W	166 W
Wireless subwooferDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inDiffers	3	0
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	3	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 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	110-240 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	435 x 280 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.3 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	274 x 277 x 941 mm	100 x 101 x 1143 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	314 x 83 x 110 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 x 125 x 192 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	300 x 334 x 680 mm	230 x 310 x 370 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	964 x 376 x 430 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	AC, HDMI
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EasyLink
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAA
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GIF, JPG, PNG
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Carton
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Outer cartonidentical
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.62 kg
Technical details1 differ
KaraokeDiffers	No	Yes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Online services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	YouTube
SlideshowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laying
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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