Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels

18specifications compared
14differ
4identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 3.1 channels more audio output channels than the Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 670 W more RMS rated power than the Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (750 W vs 80 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 290 W more soundbar speaker RMS power than the Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (450 W vs 160 W). Only the JBL BAR 500 MK2 has subwoofer included. Product colour: White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, Black on the Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels.

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
RMS rated power
- BAR 500 MK2:750 W
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:80 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- BAR 500 MK2:450 W
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:160 W
Subwoofer included
- BAR 500 MK2:Yes
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Black
Connectivity technology
- BAR 500 MK2:Wired & Wireless
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Wireless
Bluetooth version
- BAR 500 MK2:5.3
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:5.4
AC input voltage
- BAR 500 MK2:100–240
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:100 - 240 V

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, TAB5201/10
58 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels Model TAB5201/10 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	80 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	DTS Virtual:X, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Music, Dialog Enhance
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	450 W	160 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
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
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
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power
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
Soundbar depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.73 cm
Soundbar heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.1 cm
Soundbar widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	76.6 cm
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	5.4
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB port	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SBC
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	100–240	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
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	160 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	940 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	104 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	50.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.9 kg	1.93 kg
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
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	370 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	960 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	175 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	6.6 kg
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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