Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05

36specifications compared
26differ
10identical
77known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 has 1 channels more audio output channels than the LG LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels (6.1 channels vs 5.1 channels). The LG LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels has 750 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 (1200 W vs 450 W). The LG LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels has 2 more HDMI in than the Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 (2 vs 0). Only the LG LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels has Bluetooth. Only the LG LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels has Ethernet LAN.

Optical disc player type
- LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:DVD recorder
Audio output channels
- LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:6.1 channels
RMS rated power
- LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels:1200 W
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:450 W
Supported radio bands
- LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM, PLL
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:FM, MW
Bluetooth
- LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:No
Ethernet LAN
- LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:No
Wi-Fi
- LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:No
HDMI in
- LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
- DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05:0

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Comparison of LHB725W, MX5100VR/05
113 specifications	A LG LHB725W home cinema system 5.1 channels Model LHB725W View product	B Philips DVD/VCR Home Theatre System MX5100VR/05 Model MX5100VR/05 View product
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Blu-Ray player	DVD recorder
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tray
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffers	Blu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video	CD video, VCD
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffers	3GP, AVC, AVCHD, FLV, H.264, M4V, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1, VOB, WMV, XVID	MPEG1, MPEG2
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	6.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	1200 W	450 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-bit/96kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 dB
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, PLL	FM, MW
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	50	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.45 cm (1.75")
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.08 cm (2")
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	194 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
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	120 - 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	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	194 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 120 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	230 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Management featuresidentical
Programming periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 day(s)
Ports & interfaces9 differ
HDMI inDiffers	2	0
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	1	0
SCART ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers	0	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video outputs quantityDiffers	0	1
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers	0	1
Digital audio coaxial outDiffers	0	1
Digital audio optical inDiffers	1	0
MW antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
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	5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	410 x 260 x 55 mm	435 x 362 x 99 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.4 kg
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	342 x 87 x 86 mm	435 x 63.5 x 72 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100.5 x 95 x 148 mm	94 x 89 x 155 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	191 x 318 x 388.5 mm	196 x 432 x 391 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.72 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	100.5 x 97.5 x 203 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.2 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	580 x 540 x 469 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, SCART
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
TV tuner integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AA
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 channels
Disc playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Repeat interval, Repeat track
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FTD
Distortion and noise (1kHz)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 dB
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Parental controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Programmable eventsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto scan, Auto store, Auto tuning
Tuner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Analog
Auto storeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Programming/timer enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	GIF, JPG, PNG	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Child lockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Classic, Jazz, Rock
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 20000 Hz
Playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous
Head cleanerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto
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
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	194 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	SimpLink	Unknown — not stated by the source

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