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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG BH7240C home cinema system 2.1 channels vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3538/40

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 14identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • Blu-Ray player
    • DVD player
  • 3D
    • Yes
    • No
  • Audio formats supported
    • AAC, FLAC, MP3, WMV
    • MP3, WMA
  • Wireless satellite speakers
    • O
    • No
  • Subwoofer type
    • Active subwoofer
    • Passive subwoofer
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • 220 W
    • 100 W
  • Wi-Fi
    • Yes
    • No
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1
    • 0

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84 specifications
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LG

BH7240C home cinema system 2.1 channels

Model BH7240C

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Philips

5.1 Home theater HTS3538/40

Model HTS3538/40

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Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersBlu-Ray playerDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneSVCD, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX, DIVX HD, H.264, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Audio2 differ
RMS rated power600 W600 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HDDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MP3, WMVMP3, WMA
EqualizerKnown for oneYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYes
Audio output channelsKnown for one2.1 channels
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one50
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one100 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one200 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one2
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Wireless satellite speakersDiffersONo
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersActive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers220 W100 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
Composite video outKnown for one1
S-Video outputs quantity00
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Digital audio coaxial in00
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical out00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
FM antennaKnown for oneYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
HDMI inKnown for one2
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.9 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 325 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one2.4 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100.4 x 97.5 x 203 mm85 x 95 x 160 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one300 g
Center speaker weightKnown for one300 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs251 x 310 x 336 mm160 x 265 x 265 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one2.6 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one1.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one12 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one905 x 377 x 261 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityNot supportedNot supported
Built-in HDDKnown for oneNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one85 x 160 x 95 mm
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one6.35 cm (2.5")
Channels quantityKnown for one40 channels
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPEG XR, PNGJPG
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYes
Video compression formatsKnown for oneMPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
MiracastKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLink
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeKnown for oneNo
Night modeKnown for oneYes
Playback modesKnown for oneZoom
SlideshowKnown for oneYes
Smart TVKnown for oneYes
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one392 W

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