Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black

13specifications compared
5differ
8identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black 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 Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 1 more HDMI in than the LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels (4 vs 3). The LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 2 more HDMI outputs than the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black (3 vs 1). Only the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has 3D. Only the Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black has Wi-Fi.

3D
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Yes
Audio output channels
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:5.1 channels
Wi-Fi
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:Yes
HDMI in
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:3
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:4
Number of HDMI outputs
- ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels:3
- YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:1

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Comparison of ARX8, YHT-4940
49 specifications	A LG ARX8 home cinema system 4.2 channels Model ARX8 View product	B Yamaha YHT-4940 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black Model YHT-4940 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player type	Not included	Not included
Disc types supported	No	No
Video1 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.2 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	1600 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown 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
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	520 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	560 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Network1 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inDiffers	3	4
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) outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	430 x 368 x 146.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	274 x 277 x 941 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	300 x 334 x 680 mm	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
Other featuresidentical
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
iPhone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
iPod connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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