Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels

21specifications compared
15differ
6identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the JBL BAR 500 MK2 (3 vs 1). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 4.39 kg more soundbar weight than the JBL BAR 500 MK2 (7.29 kg vs 2.9 kg). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 7.6 cm more subwoofer width than the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels (32.5 cm vs 24.9 cm). Audio output channels: 5.1 channels on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, 7.1.2 channels on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels. Product colour: White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, Black on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels.

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.1.2 channels
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:Black
HDMI ports quantity
- BAR 500 MK2:1
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:3
Soundbar weight
- BAR 500 MK2:2.9 kg
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.29 kg
Subwoofer width
- BAR 500 MK2:32.5 cm
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:24.9 cm
Subwoofer depth
- BAR 500 MK2:32.5 cm
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:24.9 cm
Subwoofer height
- BAR 500 MK2:40 cm
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:25.2 cm
Subwoofer weight
- BAR 500 MK2:8.1 kg
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:8.29 kg

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, HW-Q900H
63 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-Q900H View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	7.1.2 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS:X, DTS-HD, DTS 5.1, DTS Express
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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	17
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 connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
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
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
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	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, LPCM
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tidal
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in ChromecastKnown 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
Auto volume levellerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant / Samsung Bixby
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
Technical detailsidentical
Soundbar depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.8 cm
Soundbar heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 cm
Soundbar widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123.2 cm
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
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.9 kg	7.29 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	32.5 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	32.5 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	40 cm	25.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.1 kg	8.29 kg
WidthKnown for one	940 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	104 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	50.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, Q-Symphony, 3D Surround Sound, Game Mode Pro, Adaptive Sound, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Night mode, Voice Enhancement Mode, Bass Boost
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	1310 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	296 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	423 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	23.8 kg
Poweridentical
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)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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