Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Samsung Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels

25specifications compared
19differ
6identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the JBL BAR 500 MK2 (2 vs 1). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 1.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the Samsung Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels (2 W vs 0.5 W). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels has 170.7 mm more width than the JBL BAR 500 MK2 (1110.7 mm vs 940 mm). Audio output channels: 5.1 channels on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, 3.1.2 channels on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels. Product colour: White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, Black, Titanium on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels.

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels:3.1.2 channels
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels:Black, Titanium
HDMI ports quantity
- BAR 500 MK2:1
- Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels:2
Power consumption (standby)
- BAR 500 MK2:2 W
- Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels:0.5 W
Width
- BAR 500 MK2:940 mm
- Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels:1110.7 mm
Depth
- BAR 500 MK2:104 mm
- Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels:120 mm
Height
- BAR 500 MK2:50.5 mm
- Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels:60.4 mm
Soundbar weight
- BAR 500 MK2:2.9 kg
- Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels:4.8 kg

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, HW-Q610GH/ZG
65 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B Samsung Q-series HW-Q610GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 3.1.2 channels Model HW-Q610GH/ZG View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	3.1.2 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, High Definition Audio (HD Audio)
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adaptive, Surround Sound Expansion, Standard, Game Pro
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	Yes	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	750 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
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
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
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
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, Titanium
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDiffers	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3	MP3, WAV, AAC, ALAC, OGG, AIFF, FLAC, LPCM, PCM
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SpaceFit Sound functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Google Assistant
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SBC
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
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
Power1 differ
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	2 W	0.5 W
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
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	1110.7 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	60.4 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.9 kg	4.8 kg
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
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
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown 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	Adaptive Sound, Q-Symphony, SpaceFit Sound Pro, One Remote Control, SmartThings, Game Mode Pro
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
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
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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