Acoustic Research AARX18G comparison

Remove from comparison	Remove	Remove	Remove	Remove	Remove
Product name	Acoustic Research AARX18G	Logitech Harmony 650 Close	Logitech Harmony One Advanced Close	Logitech Harmony 900 Close	Logitech Harmony Touch Close
Price	$229 at 1 store	$71 to $89 at 3 stores	$349 at 1 store	$389 at 1 store	$198 to $298 at 8 stores
CNET editors' rating	Not yet rated	3.5 stars Very good Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Excellent Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.5 stars Spectacular Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)	2.5 stars Average Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
Average user rating	2.5 stars out of 12 reviews	3.0 stars out of 34 reviews	3.5 stars out of 185 reviews	2.0 stars out of 77 reviews	3.5 stars out of 5 reviews
Release date	January 07, 2009	March 15, 2010	January 23, 2008	August 03, 2009	October 02, 2012
The Bottom Line		The Logitech Harmony 650 is one of the best universal remotes you can buy for less than $100.	While it's missing an RF option, Logitech's Harmony One is one of the best--if not the best--universal remote we've ever tested.	The Logitech Harmony 900 is, hands down, the best universal remote control we've ever tested.	The Harmony Touch can't justify the high price of its touch screen compared with traditional multibutton universal remotes.
Basic specs
Features	See What's the Same or What's different
Display	LCD display - 2.2 in	LCD display	LCD display - 2.2 in	LCD display - 3.5 in	LCD display - 2.4 in
Input Device	Keypad Touch screen	Keypad	Touch screen Keypad	Touch screen	Keypad Touch screen
Features	LCD display	Supports 5000+ brands One-click activity buttons Guided online setup Back-lit buttons	Supports 5000+ brands Guided online setup Back-lit buttons Learning	Rechargeable Back-lit buttons Easy online set up Supports 5000+ brands One-click activity buttons	Number pad access on touch screen Integrated Skype™ experience with Logitech TV Cam HD Back-lit buttons for convenient navigation Rechargeable Easy online set up Supports 5000+ brands Sleek, streamlined design Customizable channel icons
Remote control technology	Info unavailable	Infrared	Infrared	Infrared	Infrared
Supported Devices	TV DVR DVD player	TV Blu-ray player DVR Cable box VCR Satellite TV system AV receiver	TV Satellite TV system Cable box DVD player Projector Game console AV receiver Blu-ray player VCR Amplifier	TV DVR Blu-ray player Cable box DVD player AV receiver	TV Blu-ray player Satellite TV system Cable box AV receiver DVD player Projector
Remote type	Universal remote control	Universal remote control	Universal remote control	Universal remote control	Universal remote control
Manufacturer Warranty	1 year warranty	2 years warranty	2 years warranty	1 year warranty	1 year warranty
Supported Device Qty	18	5	15	15	15
Battery	Standard battery - Lithium ion	- Alkaline 2 x Remote control unit battery - AA type	1 x Remote control unit battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion	1 x Remote control unit battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion	Remote control unit battery - Rechargeable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $229.88 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $72.10 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $349.97 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $389.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	RadioShack.com $249.99 In stock: Yes Abt Electronics $249.99 In stock: Yes Crutchfield $229.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 6 CNET Certified stores
Remove from comparison	Remove	Remove	Remove	Remove	Remove