Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG BH7530TW home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels

49specifications compared
20differ
29identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- BH7530TW home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- BH7530TW home cinema system 5.1 channels:1200 W
- HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:500 W
Audio formats supported
- BH7530TW home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, MP3, WMA
- HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Preset stations quantity
- BH7530TW home cinema system 5.1 channels:50
- HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:40
Subwoofer RMS power
- BH7530TW home cinema system 5.1 channels:220 W
- HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:166 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- BH7530TW home cinema system 5.1 channels:17.8 cm (7")
- HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:15.2 cm (6")
Subwoofer impedance
- BH7530TW home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
- HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:4 Ω
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out
- BH7530TW home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
- HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:1

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Comparison of BH7530TW, HTB5255D/12
112 specifications	A LG BH7530TW home cinema system 5.1 channels Model BH7530TW View product	B Philips HTB5255D/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels Model HTB5255D/12 View product
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player type	Blu-Ray player	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, 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 audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, DVD-VR, SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3D	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	3GP, AVCHD, DIVX, DIVX HD, FLV, M4V, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VOB, WMV	AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	12-bit/148MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
2D-3D converterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video enhancement technology	Yes	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Progressive scanKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1200 W	500 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio	Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, FLAC, MP3, WMA	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityDiffers	50	40
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	196 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one	82 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	7.62 cm (3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	196 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one	82 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	6.35 cm (2.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	166 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	220 W	166 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	17.8 cm (7")	15.2 cm (6")
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	83 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 150 Hz
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI in	2	2
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers	0	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	0	1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	110 W	105 W
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	200-240 V	110-240 V
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	440 x 298 x 65 mm	43 x 2805 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	250 x 250 x 1200 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	360 x 70 x 81 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	250 x 250 x 1200 mm	100.17 x 130.33 x 227.7 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	251 x 310 x 336 mm	228.8 x 310 x 293 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	630 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPad, iPhone, iPod	Not supported
Built-in HDD	No	No
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour support	Yes	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	FLD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer customizable	Yes	Yes
Image formats supported	GIF, JPG, PNG	GIF, JPG, PNG
Internet radioKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Picasa, YouTube	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phono inputs (RCA)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen saving functionsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for one	3GP, AVCHD, DivX, FLV, H.264, M4V, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, VOB, WMV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
x.v.Color supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificates1 differ
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	SimpLink	EasyLink
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No
BD-LiveKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Child lockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified	Yes	Yes
PowerKnown for one	1200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart TV	Yes	Yes
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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