Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels

27specifications compared
10differ
17identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 0.1 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (4.2 channels vs 4.1 channels). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 1,400 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (1600 W vs 200 W). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 460 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels (520 W vs 60 W). Only the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has FM radio. Main unit dimensions (WxDxH): 430 x 368 x 146.5 mm on the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels, 942.3 x 66.04 x 58.42 mm on the Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels.

Audio output channels
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
RMS rated power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:1600 W
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:200 W
FM radio
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:Yes
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:No
Satellite speakers RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:520 W
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:60 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:560 W
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:80 W
HDMI in
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:3
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:0
Number of HDMI outputs
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:3
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:0
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:430 x 368 x 146.5 mm
- HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels:942.3 x 66.04 x 58.42 mm

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Comparison of ARX8, HW-J370
80 specifications	A LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX8 View product	B Samsung HW-J370 home cinema system 4.1 channels Model HW-J370 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.2 channels	4.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1600 W	200 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS, Dolby Digital
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 dB
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	Yes	No
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	520 W	60 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	560 W	80 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI inDiffers	3	0
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	3	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
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	430 x 368 x 146.5 mm	942.3 x 66.04 x 58.42 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 kg
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	739.4 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	300 x 334 x 680 mm	179.1 x 299.5 x 360.9 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.6 kg
Receiver weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	308 g
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	274 x 277 x 941 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.7 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 x 237 x 447 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	Optical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Crossover frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Hz
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 mm
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	57.9 mm
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Satellite speaker crossover frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Hz
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.9 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36.1 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.9 cm
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	943 mm
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 20000 Hz
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DC
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
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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