Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG HX523 home cinema system 2.1 channels vs Samsung HT-F4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 18identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • RMS rated power
    • HX523 home cinema system 2.1 channels:600 W
    • HT-F4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:250 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • HX523 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Active subwoofer
    • HT-F4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Passive subwoofer
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • HX523 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-F4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • HX523 home cinema system 2.1 channels:Yes
    • HT-F4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:No
  • HDMI in
    • HX523 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2
    • HT-F4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:0
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HX523 home cinema system 2.1 channels:440 x 298 x 65 mm
    • HT-F4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:430 x 250 x 55 mm
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HX523 home cinema system 2.1 channels:88 x 81 x 181 mm
    • HT-F4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:95 x 114 x 75 mm
  • Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
    • HX523 home cinema system 2.1 channels:251 x 310 x 336 mm
    • HT-F4200 home cinema system 2.1 channels:155 x 285 x 300 mm

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Comparison of HX523, HT-F4200
63 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneCD audioUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX, H.264, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4AVCHD, DIVX, MKV, WMV, XVID
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels2.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers600 W250 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HDDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WAV, WMA
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Radio Data System (RDS)YesYes
RDS featuresKnown for oneCT, PS, PTY, RTUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one50Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one196 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersActive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inDiffers20
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
S-Video outputs quantity00
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs440 x 298 x 65 mm430 x 250 x 55 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs88 x 81 x 181 mm95 x 114 x 75 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs251 x 310 x 336 mm155 x 285 x 300 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 kg
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityNot supportedNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Smart TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
iPod/iPhone dockKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BD WiseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BD-LiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source531 x 334 x 416 mm

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