Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Philips TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels

21specifications compared
18differ
3identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- BAR 500 MK2:750 W
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:145 W
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)
- BAR 500 MK2:25.4 cm (10")
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:13.3 cm (5.25")
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:Grey
Connectivity technology
- BAR 500 MK2:Wired & Wireless
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:Wireless
Bluetooth version
- BAR 500 MK2:5.3
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:5.4
HDMI ports quantity
- BAR 500 MK2:1
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:2
AC input voltage
- BAR 500 MK2:100–240
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:100 - 240 V

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, TAB5601/10
63 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B Philips TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels Model TAB5601/10 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	145 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X
Soundbar mode controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV Sound ShareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Music, Dialog Enhance
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	290 W
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
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%
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	450 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Differs	25.4 cm (10")	13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Technical detailsidentical
Soundbar depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.1 cm
Soundbar heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.73 cm
Soundbar widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	76.6 cm
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 & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	5.4
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SBC
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
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.9 kg	1.6 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	32.5 cm	19.5 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	32.5 cm	19.5 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	40 cm	31.6 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.1 kg	3.03 kg
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
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	245 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	920 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	485 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	15.3 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Carton
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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