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Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 4identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 3 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 580 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (750 W vs 170 W). The Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 0.7 W more power consumption (standby) than the JBL BAR 500 MK2 (2.7 W vs 2 W). Only the JBL BAR 500 MK2 has Wi-Fi. Audio decoders: Dolby Atmos on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, DTS, Dolby Digital on the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 channels
    • 2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 750 W
    • 170 W
  • Audio decoders
    • Dolby Atmos
    • DTS, Dolby Digital
  • Woofer diameter (subwoofer)
    • 25.4 cm (10")
    • 16.5 cm (6.5")
  • Product colour
    • White
    • Black
  • Audio formats supported
    • MP3
    • AAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
  • Wi-Fi
    • Yes
    • No
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 2 W
    • 2.7 W

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JBL

BAR 500 MK2View product
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Samsung

HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

Model HW-R430/ZG

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Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers750 W170 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby AtmosDTS, Dolby Digital
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneYes
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for oneWireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneActive subwoofer
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Differs25.4 cm (10")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one300 W
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3AAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneYes
Wall mountableKnown for oneYes
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 oneNo
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one80 - 320 Kbit/s
Transmitting powerKnown for one15 dBmW
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
USB portYesYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one0
Digital audio optical inKnown for one1
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3
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)
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
HDCPKnown for oneYes
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3
Power1 differ
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one15 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one28 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs2 W2.7 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100–240
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers940 mm907.5 mm
DepthDiffers104 mm53.5 mm
HeightDiffers50.5 mm70.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers2.9 kg1.5 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers32.5 cm18.1 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers32.5 cm27.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers40 cm34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers8.1 kg4 kg
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one907.5 x 53.5 x 70.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneOptical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1030 mm965 mm
Package depthDiffers403 mm434 mm
Package heightDiffers487 mm230 mm
Package weightDiffers17.6 kg6.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one181.5 x 343 x 272 mm
ManualKnown for oneYes
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for one43 - 20000 Hz
Apple dockingKnown for oneNo
Docking connector typeKnown for oneNot supported
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DP, AVRCP
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one450 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one4
Tweeter diameterKnown for one2 cm

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