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Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 4identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 3 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 480 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (750 W vs 270 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 1.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (2 W vs 0.5 W). Audio decoders: Dolby Atmos on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, DTS 2.0, Dolby Audio on the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels. Product colour: White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, Black on the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 channels
    • 2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 750 W
    • 270 W
  • Audio decoders
    • Dolby Atmos
    • DTS 2.0, Dolby Audio
  • Product colour
    • White
    • Black
  • Audio formats supported
    • MP3
    • AAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 2 W
    • 0.5 W
  • Width
    • 940 mm
    • 860 mm
  • Depth
    • 104 mm
    • 74 mm

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55 specifications
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JBL

BAR 500 MK2View product
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Samsung

HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

Model HW-A430/ZG

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Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers750 W270 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby AtmosDTS 2.0, Dolby Audio
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneYes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one450 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one4
Tweeter diameterKnown for one2 cm
Number of speakersKnown for one3
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one300 W
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one25.4 cm (10")
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for oneWireless
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneDolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3AAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 45 °C
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Wall mountableKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one80 - 320 Kbit/s
Transmitting powerKnown for one15 dBmW
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
HDCPKnown for oneYes
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one1
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one100–240
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Differs2 W0.5 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one40 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one25 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers940 mm860 mm
DepthDiffers104 mm74 mm
HeightDiffers50.5 mm54 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers2.9 kg1.5 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers32.5 cm18.1 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers32.5 cm27.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers40 cm34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers8.1 kg4.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1030 mm932 mm
Package depthDiffers403 mm228 mm
Package heightDiffers487 mm932 mm
Package weightDiffers17.6 kg7.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DP, AVRCP
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneOptical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for oneOne Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion

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