Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

22specifications compared
19differ
3identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 3 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 540 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (750 W vs 210 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 1.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (2 W vs 0.5 W). Only the JBL BAR 500 MK2 has Wi-Fi. Audio decoders: Dolby Atmos on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0 on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- BAR 500 MK2:750 W
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:210 W
Audio decoders
- BAR 500 MK2:Dolby Atmos
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
Connectivity technology
- BAR 500 MK2:Wired & Wireless
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
Wi-Fi
- BAR 500 MK2:Yes
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
Power consumption (standby)
- BAR 500 MK2:2 W
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.5 W
Width
- BAR 500 MK2:940 mm
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, HW-A40M/ZC
54 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A40M/ZC View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	210 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
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
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
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
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Features2 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 supportedDiffers	MP3	AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	5.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	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 port	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
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)Differs	2 W	0.5 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	860 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	74 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	54 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	2.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthDiffers	32.5 cm	18.1 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	32.5 cm	27.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	40 cm	34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.1 kg	4.3 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	932 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	228 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	431 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	7.6 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
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	One Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion

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