Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG BH9520TW home cinema system 9.1 channels vs Samsung HT-E3500 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 14identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • BH9520TW home cinema system 9.1 channels:9.1 channels
    • HT-E3500 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:5.1 channels
  • Audio formats supported
    • BH9520TW home cinema system 9.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
    • HT-E3500 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:AAC, LPCM, MP3, WAV, WMA
  • Wi-Fi
    • BH9520TW home cinema system 9.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-E3500 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:No
  • HDMI in
    • BH9520TW home cinema system 9.1 channels:2
    • HT-E3500 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:0
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • BH9520TW home cinema system 9.1 channels:1
    • HT-E3500 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:0
  • Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • BH9520TW home cinema system 9.1 channels:280 x 1330 x 280 mm
    • HT-E3500 home cinema system 5.1 channels 3D Black:77 x 68 x 107 mm

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Comparison of BH9520TW, HT-E3500
66 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Disc types supportedDiffersBD-R, BD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, WMVAVCHD, DIVX, MKV
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers9.1 channels5.1 channels
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master AudioDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMAAAC, LPCM, MP3, WAV, WMA
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RMS rated powerKnown for one1100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1-way
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inDiffers20
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video out11
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
MW antennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 x 250 x 55 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 x 68 x 107 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source228 x 70 x 77 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source470 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs280 x 1330 x 280 mm77 x 68 x 107 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source155 x 285 x 300 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityNot supportedNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
Center speaker depthKnown for one7.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker heightKnown for one8.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker widthKnown for one41.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker depthKnown for one38 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker heightKnown for one133 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker widthKnown for one28 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one25.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Surround speaker depthKnown for one34.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Surround speaker heightKnown for one34.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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