Product comparison · 2 loudspeakers

JBL CBT50LA-1 Full range Black Wired vs Philips BM5B/37 loudspeaker 2-way Black Wireless

11specifications compared
9differ
2identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Speaker type
- CBT50LA-1 Full range Black Wired:Full range
- BM5B/37 loudspeaker 2-way Black Wireless:2-way
Speaker placement
- CBT50LA-1 Full range Black Wired:Floor, Wall-mountable
- BM5B/37 loudspeaker 2-way Black Wireless:Tabletop/bookshelf
Number of drivers
- CBT50LA-1 Full range Black Wired:8
- BM5B/37 loudspeaker 2-way Black Wireless:2
RMS rated power
- CBT50LA-1 Full range Black Wired:150 W
- BM5B/37 loudspeaker 2-way Black Wireless:5 W
Connectivity technology
- CBT50LA-1 Full range Black Wired:Wired
- BM5B/37 loudspeaker 2-way Black Wireless:Wireless
Width
- CBT50LA-1 Full range Black Wired:99 mm
- BM5B/37 loudspeaker 2-way Black Wireless:165 mm
Depth
- CBT50LA-1 Full range Black Wired:153 mm
- BM5B/37 loudspeaker 2-way Black Wireless:118 mm
Height
- CBT50LA-1 Full range Black Wired:528 mm
- BM5B/37 loudspeaker 2-way Black Wireless:165 mm

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Comparison of CBT50LA-1, BM5B/37
45 specifications	A JBL CBT50LA-1 Full range Black Wired Model CBT50LA-1 View product	B Philips BM5B/37 loudspeaker 2-way Black Wireless Model BM5B/37 View product
Loudspeakers3 differ
Speaker typeDiffers	Full range	2-way
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.0 channels
Speaker placementDiffers	Floor, Wall-mountable	Tabletop/bookshelf
Number of driversDiffers	8	2
TweeterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
WooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.35 cm (2.5")
Driver diameterKnown for one	5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Magnet typeKnown for one	Neodymium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	150 W	5 W
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	600 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers RMS powerKnown for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	80 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
SensitivityKnown for one	93 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	89 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Recommended usage	Universal	Universal
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotary
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Housing materialKnown for one	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wireless
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Binding postKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Transformer tapsKnown for one	7.5,15,30,60 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	99 mm	165 mm
DepthDiffers	153 mm	118 mm
HeightDiffers	528 mm	165 mm
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	1.12 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	269 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	211 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	158 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.84 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iPad (1 gen), iPad 2, iPad mini, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPod Touch 3, iPod Touch 4, iPod Touch 5
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Magnetically shieldedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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