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Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 4identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 3 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 490 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (750 W vs 260 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 170 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (300 W vs 130 W). Audio decoders: Dolby Atmos on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, Dolby 2.0, DTS 2.0 on the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels. Product colour: White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, Black on the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 channels
    • 2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 750 W
    • 260 W
  • Audio decoders
    • Dolby Atmos
    • Dolby 2.0, DTS 2.0
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • 300 W
    • 130 W
  • Product colour
    • White
    • Black
  • Audio formats supported
    • MP3
    • AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 1
    • 2
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 2 W
    • 0.45 W

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74 specifications
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JBL

BAR 500 MK2View product
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Samsung

HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

Model HW-M4500/ZG

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Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers750 W260 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby AtmosDolby 2.0, DTS 2.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYes
Surround modes quantityKnown for one5
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneYes
Soundbar speakeridentical
ImpedanceKnown for one6 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%
Number of speakersKnown for one6
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one450 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one4
Tweeter diameterKnown for one2 cm
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for oneWireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers300 W130 W
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one3 Ω
Bass reflexKnown for oneYes
Subwoofer locationKnown for oneSeparate
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one25.4 cm (10")
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneAnynet+
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneDolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 45 °C
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for oneYes
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one1136 x 230 x 450 mm
Set weightKnown for one9.7 kg
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one80 - 320 Kbit/s
Transmitting powerKnown for one15 dBmW
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNo
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI inKnown for one1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1
USB portYesYes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1
USB connectivityKnown for oneYes
Digital audio optical inKnown for one1
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)
HDCPKnown for oneYes
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3
Power1 differ
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one22 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one28 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one22 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs2 W0.45 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100–240
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers940 mm1078 mm
DepthDiffers104 mm129 mm
HeightDiffers50.5 mm47.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers2.9 kg7.3 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers32.5 cm17.9 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers32.5 cm29.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers40 cm35.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers8.1 kg4.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for oneYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for oneSurround sound Expansion
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1030 mm1136 mm
Package depthDiffers403 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers487 mm230 mm
Package weightDiffers17.6 kg9.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one45 - 20000 Hz
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one16.5 cm (6.5")
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for one45 - 20 Hz
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DP, AVRCP

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