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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG HX523 home cinema system 2.1 channels vs Samsung HT-F5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 16identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 600 W
    • 1000 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • Active subwoofer
    • Passive subwoofer
  • Wi-Fi
    • Yes
    • No
  • HDMI in
    • 2
    • 1
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 88 x 81 x 181 mm
    • 95 x 75 x 144 mm
  • Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
    • 251 x 310 x 336 mm
    • 155 x 285 x 350 mm
  • Apple docking compatibility
    • Not supported
    • iPhone, iPod

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78 specifications
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LG

HX523 home cinema system 2.1 channels

Model HX523

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Samsung

HT-F5500 home cinema system 5.1 channels

Model HT-F5500

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Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTray
Disc types supportedDiffersBD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, CD, DVD
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audioBlu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, VCD
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX, H.264, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4AVCHD, DIVX, MKV, RMVB
Full HDYesYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers600 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HDDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WAV, WMA
EqualizerKnown for oneYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Radio Data System (RDS)YesYes
RDS featuresKnown for oneCT, PS, PTY, RT
Preset stations quantityKnown for one50
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersActive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one2 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
BluetoothYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi readyKnown for oneYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inDiffers21
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Digital audio coaxial in00
Digital audio optical in11
FM antennaKnown for oneYes
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one72.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs88 x 81 x 181 mm95 x 75 x 144 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one700 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one227 x 75 x 95 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one900 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one95 x 75 x 114 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one600 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs251 x 310 x 336 mm155 x 285 x 350 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one3.7 kg
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one440 x 298 x 65 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one530 mm
Package depthKnown for one320 mm
Package heightKnown for one410 mm
Package weightKnown for one11.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersNot supportediPhone, iPod
Built-in HDDNoNo
HDD capacityKnown for one0 GB
TV tuner integratedNoNo
MP3 playbackKnown for oneYes
Power LEDKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneAnynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
USB direct playbackYesYes
BD WiseKnown for oneYes
BD-LiveKnown for oneYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Smart TVKnown for oneYes
iPod/iPhone dockKnown for oneNo
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one196 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneNo

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