Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs LG US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels

19specifications compared
14differ
5identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 3.1 channels more audio output channels than the LG US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 700 W more RMS rated power than the LG US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (750 W vs 50 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 400 W more soundbar speaker RMS power than the LG US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (450 W vs 50 W). Only the JBL BAR 500 MK2 has subwoofer included. Only the JBL BAR 500 MK2 has Wi-Fi.

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
RMS rated power
- BAR 500 MK2:750 W
- US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:50 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- BAR 500 MK2:450 W
- US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:50 W
Subwoofer included
- BAR 500 MK2:Yes
- US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Black
Wi-Fi
- BAR 500 MK2:Yes
- US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
Width
- BAR 500 MK2:940 mm
- US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:650 mm
Depth
- BAR 500 MK2:104 mm
- US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:99 mm

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, US20A.CGBRLLK
61 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B LG US20A.CGBRLLK soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels Model US20A.CGBRLLK View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	50 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar mode controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV Sound ShareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Artificial intelligence(AI) room calibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	450 W	50 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
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	25.4 cm (10")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vietnam
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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
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
Wi-Fi readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
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
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	650 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	99 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	63 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	2.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	32.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	32.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	40 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	8.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	898 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	123 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	145 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	2.8 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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