Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Samsung B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 4identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 1 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 4.1 channels). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 81 mm more width than the Samsung B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels (940 mm vs 859 mm). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 28 mm more depth than the Samsung B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels (104 mm vs 76 mm). Product colour: White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, Black on the Samsung B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels. Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 45 °C on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, 5 - 35 °C on the Samsung B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels.

  • Audio output channels
    • BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
    • B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
  • Product colour
    • BAR 500 MK2:White
    • B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:Black
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • BAR 500 MK2:0 - 45 °C
    • B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:5 - 35 °C
  • Width
    • BAR 500 MK2:940 mm
    • B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:859 mm
  • Depth
    • BAR 500 MK2:104 mm
    • B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:76 mm
  • Height
    • BAR 500 MK2:50.5 mm
    • B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:58 mm
  • Subwoofer width
    • BAR 500 MK2:32.5 cm
    • B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:18 cm
  • Subwoofer depth
    • BAR 500 MK2:32.5 cm
    • B-Series HW-C47M/ZA soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:27.2 cm

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, HW-C47M/ZA
68 specifications
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels4.1 channels
Audio decodersDiffersDolby AtmosDTS 2.0, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Equalizer modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGame, Standard, Surround Sound Expansion
Game modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RMS rated powerKnown for one750 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one450 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one300 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one25.4 cm (10")Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTitan Black
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3AAC, AIFF, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 75%
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneDolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one80 - 320 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Transmitting powerKnown for one15 dBmWUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Bluetooth codecKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSBC
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers940 mm859 mm
DepthDiffers104 mm76 mm
HeightDiffers50.5 mm58 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers32.5 cm18 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers32.5 cm27.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers40 cm34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers8.1 kg4.4 kg
Rear speaker widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.6 cm
Rear speaker depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.6 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.7 cm
Soundbar weightKnown for one2.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wall mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVoice Enhancement Mode
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1030 mm930 mm
Package depthDiffers403 mm229 mm
Package heightDiffers487 mm455 mm
Package weightDiffers17.6 kg7.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DP, AVRCPUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100–240Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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