Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Hisense HS5100 Black 5.1 channels vs JBL BAR 500 MK2

20specifications compared
13differ
7identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 210 W more RMS rated power than the Hisense HS5100 Black 5.1 channels (750 W vs 540 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 1.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the Hisense HS5100 Black 5.1 channels (2 W vs 0.5 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 37 mm more width than the Hisense HS5100 Black 5.1 channels (940 mm vs 903 mm). Woofer diameter (subwoofer): 16.5 cm (6.5") on the Hisense HS5100 Black 5.1 channels, 25.4 cm (10") on the JBL BAR 500 MK2. Product colour: Black on the Hisense HS5100 Black 5.1 channels, White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2.

RMS rated power
- HS5100 Black 5.1 channels:540 W
- BAR 500 MK2:750 W
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)
- HS5100 Black 5.1 channels:16.5 cm (6.5")
- BAR 500 MK2:25.4 cm (10")
Product colour
- HS5100 Black 5.1 channels:Black
- BAR 500 MK2:White
AC input voltage
- HS5100 Black 5.1 channels:100 - 240 V
- BAR 500 MK2:100–240
Power consumption (standby)
- HS5100 Black 5.1 channels:0.5 W
- BAR 500 MK2:2 W
Width
- HS5100 Black 5.1 channels:903 mm
- BAR 500 MK2:940 mm
Depth
- HS5100 Black 5.1 channels:91 mm
- BAR 500 MK2:104 mm
Height
- HS5100 Black 5.1 channels:60 mm
- BAR 500 MK2:50.5 mm

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Comparison of HS5100, BAR 500 MK2
54 specifications	A Hisense HS5100 Black 5.1 channels Model HS5100 View product	B JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	540 W	750 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus	Dolby Atmos
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 cm
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 W
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Differs	16.5 cm (6.5")	25.4 cm (10")
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 45 °C
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 - 320 Kbit/s
Transmitting powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 dBmW
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCP versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3
USB port	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100–240
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	2 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	903 mm	940 mm
DepthDiffers	91 mm	104 mm
HeightDiffers	60 mm	50.5 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32.5 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32.5 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.1 kg
WeightKnown for one	5.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	970 mm	1030 mm
Package depthDiffers	205 mm	403 mm
Package heightDiffers	480 mm	487 mm
Package weightDiffers	8.1 kg	17.6 kg
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AUX, Audio (3.5mm), HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Hisense technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Bluetooth, DTS Virtual: X™, Dolby Audio®, Dolby Digital®, EZ Zone, Wireless Subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source

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