Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Samsung HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels

23specifications compared
13differ
10identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HT-J4550 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 1,100 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1600 W vs 500 W). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 3 more HDMI in than the Samsung HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels (3 vs 0). Only the Samsung HT-J4550 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
- HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
3D
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
- HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
Audio output channels
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:1600 W
- HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:500 W
Wireless satellite speakers
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Wireless subwoofer
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Ethernet LAN
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
- HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
HDMI in
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:3
- HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0

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Comparison of ARX8, HT-J4550
68 specifications	A LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX8 View product	B Samsung HT-J4550 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HT-J4550 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Not included	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffers	No	DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
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, DIVX, WMV, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PAL
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.2 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1600 W	500 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
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
Network1 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
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
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
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 & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	430 x 368 x 146.5 mm	430 x 224 x 55 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	274 x 277 x 941 mm	95 x 75 x 1112 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	228 x 70 x 77 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95 x 75 x 1112 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 kg
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
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.8 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	861 x 366 x 467 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDKnown 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
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
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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