Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) vs Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

27specifications compared
16differ
11identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 170 W more RMS rated power than the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) (270 W vs 100 W). The JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) has 105 mm more width than the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (965 mm vs 860 mm). The JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2) has 11 mm more depth than the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (85 mm vs 74 mm). Audio formats supported: MP3, WAV on the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2), AAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV on the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels. Connectivity technology: Wireless on the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2), Wired & Wireless on the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

RMS rated power
- Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2):100 W
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:270 W
Audio formats supported
- Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2):MP3, WAV
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:AAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV
Connectivity technology
- Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2):Wireless
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
Width
- Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2):965 mm
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
Depth
- Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2):85 mm
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:74 mm
Height
- Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2):56 mm
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:54 mm
Soundbar weight
- Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2):2.14 kg
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.5 kg
Subwoofer width
- Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2):24 cm
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:18.1 cm

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Comparison of Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2), HW-A430/ZG
54 specifications	A JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass (MK2)View product	B Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A430/ZG View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels	2.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	100 W	270 W
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS 2.0, Dolby Audio
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WAV	AAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	965 mm	860 mm
DepthDiffers	85 mm	74 mm
HeightDiffers	56 mm	54 mm
WeightKnown for one	2.14 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.14 kg	1.5 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	24 cm	18.1 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	37.9 cm	27.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	24 cm	34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	5.61 kg	4.3 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Wall mounting kit	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	Optical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown 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	1045 mm	932 mm
Package depthDiffers	405 mm	228 mm
Package heightDiffers	310 mm	932 mm
Package weightDiffers	10.3 kg	7.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one	40 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	One Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion

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