Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Grundig GSB 980 vs Samsung HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels

14specifications compared
8differ
6identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- GSB 980:Black
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:Silver
Connectivity technology
- GSB 980:Wired
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
HDMI in
- GSB 980:2
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:1
Soundbar weight
- GSB 980:10.1 kg
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:5 kg
Package width
- GSB 980:1055 mm
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:1510 mm
Package depth
- GSB 980:310 mm
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:386 mm
Package height
- GSB 980:510 mm
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:341 mm
Package weight
- GSB 980:13.8 kg
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:21.5 kg

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Comparison of GSB 980, HW-J8501
53 specifications	A Grundig GSB 980 View product	B Samsung HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels Model HW-J8501 View product
Audioidentical
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	55 - 190 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	200 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	5 (4 for main set+1 for subwoofer)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI inDiffers	2	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	170-250 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1450 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	185 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	10.1 kg	5 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.1 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.2 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	RCA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1055 mm	1510 mm
Package depthDiffers	310 mm	386 mm
Package heightDiffers	510 mm	341 mm
Package weightDiffers	13.8 kg	21.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.3 cm (8")
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	AVRCP	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
ImpedanceKnown for one	12 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source

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