Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Philips HTD3509/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels

26specifications compared
12differ
14identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTD3509/94 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 1,300 W more RMS rated power than the Philips HTD3509/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1600 W vs 300 W). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 510 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Philips HTD3509/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels (560 W vs 50 W). Only the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has wireless satellite speakers. 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
- HTD3509/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
Audio output channels
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- HTD3509/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:1600 W
- HTD3509/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:300 W
Wireless satellite speakers
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- HTD3509/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Subwoofer RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:560 W
- HTD3509/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W
Wireless subwoofer
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- HTD3509/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Bluetooth
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- HTD3509/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
HDMI in
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:3
- HTD3509/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0

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Comparison of ARX8, HTD3509/94
81 specifications	A LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX8 View product	B Philips HTD3509/94 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTD3509/94 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Not included	DVD player
Disc types supportedDiffers	No	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
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Videoidentical
3D	No	No
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPG
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	1600 W	300 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30%
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Satellite speakers1 differ
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
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	4 Ω
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 W
Wireless satellite speakersDiffers	Yes	No
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	520 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	560 W	50 W
Wireless subwooferDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inDiffers	3	0
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	3	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
Composite video out	1	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
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
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Composite video inKnown 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	50 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	274 x 277 x 941 mm	85 x 83 x 88 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 x 83 x 88 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 x 83 x 88 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	300 x 334 x 680 mm	160 x 265 x 267.5 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.82 kg
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	430 x 368 x 146.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAA
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.08 kg
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotate, Zoom
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EasyLink
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laying
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	520 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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