Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels

22specifications compared
11differ
11identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 2.1 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels (4.2 channels vs 2.1 channels). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 1,350 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels (1600 W vs 250 W). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 3 more HDMI in than the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels (3 vs 0). Only the Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 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
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
3D
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Yes
Audio output channels
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:1600 W
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:250 W
Wireless satellite speakers
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
Wireless subwoofer
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
HDMI in
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:3
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
Number of HDMI outputs
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:3
- HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:1

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Comparison of ARX8, HT-J4200
72 specifications	A LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX8 View product	B Samsung HT-J4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels Model HT-J4200 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
Video1 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVCHD
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PAL
Progressive scanKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.2 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1600 W	250 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known 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
Satellite speakers1 differ
Wireless satellite speakersDiffers	Yes	No
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	520 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	560 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	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) out	0	0
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown 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
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39 W
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	77 x 70 x 108 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	300 x 334 x 680 mm	155 x 285 x 300 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 kg
Receiver dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	430 x 224 x 55 mm
Receiver weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 kg
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	430 x 368 x 146.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	315 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	507 x 362 x 317 mm
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
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
BD-LiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown 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
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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