Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG HX966TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTS3551/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels

39specifications compared
24differ
15identical
80known for one product only

Key differences

3D
- HX966TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HTS3551/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
RMS rated power
- HX966TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:1100 W
- HTS3551/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:240 W
Audio formats supported
- HX966TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
- HTS3551/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Supported radio bands
- HX966TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM, PLL
- HTS3551/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM
Center speaker RMS power
- HX966TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:180 W
- HTS3551/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:40 W
Ethernet LAN
- HX966TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HTS3551/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Wi-Fi
- HX966TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- HTS3551/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
Digital audio coaxial in
- HX966TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
- HTS3551/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1

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Comparison of HX966TZW, HTS3551/78
119 specifications	A LG HX966TZW home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HX966TZW View product	B Philips HTS3551/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTS3551/78 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-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD-R, BD-RE, 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 formatsKnown for one	CD audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, DIVX, H.264, MKV, MPEG2, MPEG4	AVCHD, DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Progressive scanKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	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
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1100 W	240 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD	DTS, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30%
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, PLL	FM
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	50	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker RMS powerDiffers	180 W	40 W
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	3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakersidentical
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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	3 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	360 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 Ω
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Composite video out	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	0	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
Front / Side connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB, Music iLINK
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	150 W	55 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50-60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	230 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs	2 W	0.9 W
Weight & dimensions9 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	439 x 284 x 61 mm	360 x 325 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	4.1 kg	2.7 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	256 x 256 x 1250 mm	95 x 87 x 161 mm
Front speaker weightDiffers	3.4 kg	500 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	410 x 53 x 80 mm	161 x 92 x 95 mm
Center speaker weightDiffers	700 g	500 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	215 x 373 x 397 mm	126 x 369 x 307 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	6.7 kg	3.2 kg
Rear speaker weightDiffers	3.4 kg	500 g
Dimensions rear speaker (W x D x H)Known for one	256 x 256 x 1250 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	468 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.1 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	468 x 370 x 410 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in HDD	No	No
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	161 x 95 x 92 mm
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GIF, JPG, PNG
Sound modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Game, Movie, Music, News
Video compression formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVCHD, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	126 x 307 x 369 mm
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	iPhone, iPod	Unknown — not stated by the source
Blu-ray region codeKnown for one	B	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
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
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotation, Zoom
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 W
SlideshowKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	360 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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