Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Sharp HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels

21specifications compared
15differ
6identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 3.1 channels more audio output channels than the Sharp HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 690 W more RMS rated power than the Sharp HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (750 W vs 60 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 390 W more soundbar speaker RMS power than the Sharp HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (450 W vs 60 W). Only the JBL BAR 500 MK2 has subwoofer included. Product colour: White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, Black on the Sharp HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels.

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
RMS rated power
- BAR 500 MK2:750 W
- HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:60 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- BAR 500 MK2:450 W
- HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:60 W
Subwoofer included
- BAR 500 MK2:Yes
- HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Black
Audio formats supported
- BAR 500 MK2:MP3
- HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:MP3, WAV, FLAC
AC input voltage
- BAR 500 MK2:100–240
- HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:100 - 240 V
Width
- BAR 500 MK2:940 mm
- HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:800 mm

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, HT-SB304
55 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B Sharp HT-SB304 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels Model HT-SB304 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	60 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Virtual:X
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	450 W	60 W
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 full-range driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	Yes	No
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
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3	MP3, WAV, FLAC
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UKCA/CE (RED, RoHS, ErP), REACH/PAH/SCCP
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 & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantity	1	1
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB port	Yes	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	100–240	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	800 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	95 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	62 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	2.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	32.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	32.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	40 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	8.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	990 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	150 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	110 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	3.8 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
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

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