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LG STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black vs Samsung GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 14identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The LG STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the Samsung GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black (2 vs 1). The LG STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the Samsung GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black (3 vs 1). The Samsung GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black has 1 more SCART ports quantity than the LG STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black (1 vs 0). Only the LG STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black has Wi-Fi. Only the Samsung GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black has remote control included.

  • Signal source
    • STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black:IPTV
    • GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black:Cable
  • Wi-Fi
    • STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black:Yes
    • GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black:No
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black:2
    • GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black:3
    • GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black:1
  • SCART ports quantity
    • STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black:0
    • GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black:1
  • Tuner type
    • STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black:Analog & digital
    • GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black:Digital
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black:14.1 W
    • GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black:25 W
  • Width
    • STB-5500 TV set-top box IPTV Full HD Black:208.3 mm
    • GX-SM540SH Cable Full HD Black:233 mm

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Comparison of STB-5500, GX-SM540SH
57 specifications
Video2 differ
Signal sourceDiffersIPTVCable
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Personal Video Recorder (PVR) includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSCUnknown — not stated by the source
Video resolutionsKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesDiffers1080p1080i, 1080p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Digital signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVB-S, DVB-S2
File formatsidentical
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, EAC3, MP3, PCMUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASF, AVI, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG, TS, WMV, XVID
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
MiracastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
S-Video outputs quantity00
Composite video out00
SCART ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical out11
RS-232 interfaceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartCard slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Tuner typeDiffersAnalog & digitalDigital
Number of tunersKnown for one1 tuner(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for oneDolby DigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman, English, Polish, Turkish
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50-60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs14.1 W25 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers208.3 mm233 mm
DepthDiffers30.5 mm173 mm
HeightDiffers170.2 mm25 mm
WeightDiffers635 g600 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one361 x 206 x 137 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers1.77 kg1.41 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL, FCC, cULUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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