Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels

25specifications compared
11differ
14identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HT-J4100 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 Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1600 W vs 1000 W). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 3 more HDMI in than the Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels (3 vs 0). 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
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
Audio output channels
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:1600 W
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
Wireless satellite speakers
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Wireless subwoofer
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
HDMI in
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:3
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
Number of HDMI outputs
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:3
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:430 x 368 x 146.5 mm
- HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels:429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm

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Comparison of ARX8, HT-J4100
65 specifications	A LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX8 View product	B Samsung HT-J4100 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J4100 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, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blu-Ray video
Videoidentical
3D	No	No
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVCHD, WMV
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 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMV
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15
Satellite speakers1 differ
Wireless satellite speakersDiffers	Yes	No
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	520 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Wireless subwooferDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	560 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
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	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
FM antenna	Yes	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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	430 x 368 x 146.5 mm	429.26 x 55.88 x 223.52 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.91 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	274 x 277 x 941 mm	88.9 x 139.7 x 71.12 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	408.233 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	228.6 x 76.2 x 71.12 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	498.9516 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	76.2 x 106.68 x 2.7 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	408.233 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	300 x 334 x 680 mm	167.64 x 350.52 x 284.48 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.72 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.39 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	525.78 x 327.66 x 411.48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown 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
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG
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	Anynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
BD WiseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	520 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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