Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels

23specifications compared
18differ
5identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 370 W more RMS rated power than the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (750 W vs 380 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 70 W more soundbar speaker RMS power than the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (450 W vs 380 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 1 more tweeter drivers than the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (4 vs 3). Audio output channels: 5.1 channels on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, 3.1.2 channels on the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels. Product colour: White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, Black on the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels.

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:3.1.2 channels
RMS rated power
- BAR 500 MK2:750 W
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:380 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- BAR 500 MK2:450 W
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:380 W
Number of tweeter drivers
- BAR 500 MK2:4
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:3
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:Black
Audio formats supported
- BAR 500 MK2:MP3
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:LPCM, SBC, MP3, WAV, FLAC
Connectivity technology
- BAR 500 MK2:Wired & Wireless
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:Wireless
Bluetooth version
- BAR 500 MK2:5.3
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:6.0

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, TAB8301/10
67 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels Model TAB8301/10 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	3.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	380 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Virtual:X, DTS:X
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Music, Dialog Enhance
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	Yes	Yes
Soundbar speaker2 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	450 W	380 W
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%
Number of tweeter driversDiffers	4	3
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of full-range driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
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	35 - 180 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
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
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3	LPCM, SBC, MP3, WAV, FLAC
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
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 & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	6.0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	100–240	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	2 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	37 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	97.5 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	21.7 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.9 kg
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
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	950 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	266 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	190 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	14.4 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
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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