Product comparison · 2 tv set-top boxes

SMART Technologies CX-42 Black vs SMART Technologies MX83D Black

18specifications compared
6differ
12identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Digital signal format system
- CX-42 Black:DVB-S
- MX83D Black:DVB-C
RF ports quantity
- CX-42 Black:4
- MX83D Black:2
Channels quantity
- CX-42 Black:5000 channels
- MX83D Black:4000 channels
Weight
- CX-42 Black:1.3 kg
- MX83D Black:500 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- CX-42 Black:260 x 225 x 50 mm
- MX83D Black:260 x 145 x 45 mm

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Comparison of CX-42, MX83D
27 specifications	A SMART Technologies CX-42 Black Model CX-42 View product	B SMART Technologies MX83D Black Model MX83D View product
Video1 differ
Digital signal format systemDiffers	DVB-S	DVB-C
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
SCART ports quantity	1	1
Digital audio coaxial out	1	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RF ports quantityDiffers	4	2
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 interfaceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storageidentical
Built-in HDD	No	No
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Tuner type	Digital	Digital
Channels quantityDiffers	5000 channels	4000 channels
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)	Yes	Yes
Parental control	Yes	Yes
Teletext function	Yes	Yes
Events timer/reminderKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Favorite list TV programsKnown for one	32	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	German, English, French, Italian	German, English, Italian
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.3 kg	500 g
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	260 x 225 x 50 mm	260 x 145 x 45 mm
HDMI	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W

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