Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels

27specifications compared
10differ
17identical
83known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
Playback disc formats
- HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:CD audio
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
3D
- HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
RMS rated power
- HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:1100 W
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:210 W
Audio formats supported
- HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MP3, PCM, WMA
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
Wi-Fi
- HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Apple docking compatibility
- HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels:iPhone, iPod
- HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Not supported

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Comparison of HX966TZ, HTS3531/51
110 specifications	A LG HX966TZ home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HX966TZ View product	B Philips HTS3531/51 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS3531/51 View product
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Blu-Ray player	DVD player
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio	SVCD, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, DIVX, H.264, M4V, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, WMV	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	12-bit/162MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1100 W	210 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD	Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	24-bit/192kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP3, PCM, WMA	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30%
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM, PLL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RDS featuresKnown for one	CT, PS, PTY, RT	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	360 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	180 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.35 cm (2.5")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	360 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.35 cm (2.5")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 W
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
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) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	439 x 284 x 61 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	256 x 256 x 1250 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	410 x 53 x 80 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	215 x 373 x 397 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions rear speaker (W x D x H)Known for one	256 x 256 x 1250 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, HDMI
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick Start Guide (On box), Remote Control, Safety & Legal Leaflet, Trademarks Sheet, User Manual, World Wide Warranty leaflet
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPhone, iPod	Not supported
Built-in HDD	No	No
Center speaker depthKnown for one	5.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker heightKnown for one	8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker widthKnown for one	41 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	FLD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker depthKnown for one	25.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker heightKnown for one	125 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker widthKnown for one	25.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	25.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	125 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	25.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	37.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	39.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	21.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital 5.1
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPEG XR
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps), Progressive scan, Video upscaling, Rotate, Slideshow with music playback, Zoom
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	No	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EasyLinkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Automatic audio input mapping, One touch play, One touch standby, Remote Control-Passthrough
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	520 x 377 x 310 mm

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