Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Samsung HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels

24specifications compared
18differ
6identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 430 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (750 W vs 320 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 140 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Samsung HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (300 W vs 160 W). The Samsung HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the JBL BAR 500 MK2 (2 vs 1). Audio output channels: 5.1 channels on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, 3.1.2 channels on the Samsung HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels. Product colour: White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, Black on the Samsung HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels.

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:3.1.2 channels
RMS rated power
- BAR 500 MK2:750 W
- HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:320 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- BAR 500 MK2:300 W
- HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:160 W
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:Black
HDMI ports quantity
- BAR 500 MK2:1
- HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:2
Power consumption (standby)
- BAR 500 MK2:2 W
- HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:0.5 W
Width
- BAR 500 MK2:940 mm
- HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:1110.7 mm
Depth
- BAR 500 MK2:104 mm
- HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:120 mm

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, HW-Q600H/XC
58 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B Samsung HW-Q600H/XC soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels Model HW-Q600H/XC View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	3.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	320 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Atmos	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	9
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	300 W	160 W
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) technologyDiffers	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown 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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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 quantityDiffers	1	2
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
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown 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
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	1110.7 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	60.4 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	2.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthDiffers	32.5 cm	20.5 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	32.5 cm	30.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	40 cm	35.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.1 kg	5.9 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.8 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	1182 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	272 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	468 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	13.2 kg
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
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries 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	Voice Enhancement Mode, Surround sound Expansion

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