Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs LG SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

27specifications compared
23differ
4identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 3 channels more audio output channels than the LG SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 350 W more RMS rated power than the LG SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (750 W vs 400 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 270 W more soundbar speaker RMS power than the LG SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (450 W vs 180 W). Only the JBL BAR 500 MK2 has Wi-Fi. Product colour: White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, Black on the LG SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- BAR 500 MK2:750 W
- SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:400 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- BAR 500 MK2:450 W
- SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:180 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- BAR 500 MK2:300 W
- SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:220 W
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
Bluetooth version
- BAR 500 MK2:5.3
- SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.0
Wi-Fi
- BAR 500 MK2:Yes
- SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
HDMI ports quantity
- BAR 500 MK2:1
- SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW
64 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B LG SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SN5A.DUSALLK-ROW View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	400 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bass Blast, Bass Blast+, AI Sound Pro
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio sample rate (24bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	96 kHz
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	450 W	180 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	300 W	220 W
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	25.4 cm (10")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3	AAC+, AAC, LPCM, FLAC, OGG, WAV, MP3
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SimpLink
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	4.0
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	2 W	0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	100–240	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	890 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	86.4 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	55.9 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.9 kg	2.36 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	32.5 cm	18 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	32.5 cm	29.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	40 cm	39.1 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.1 kg	5.31 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	983 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	436.9 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	226.1 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	10.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	80 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmitting powerKnown for one	15 dBmW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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