Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL BAR 500 MK2 vs Sharp HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

26specifications compared
19differ
7identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 3 channels more audio output channels than the Sharp HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 390 W more RMS rated power than the Sharp HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (750 W vs 360 W). The JBL BAR 500 MK2 has 2 more tweeter drivers than the Sharp HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (4 vs 2). Woofer diameter (subwoofer): 25.4 cm (10") on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, 13.3 cm (5.25") on the Sharp HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels. Product colour: White on the JBL BAR 500 MK2, Black on the Sharp HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

Audio output channels
- BAR 500 MK2:5.1 channels
- HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- BAR 500 MK2:750 W
- HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:360 W
Number of tweeter drivers
- BAR 500 MK2:4
- HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)
- BAR 500 MK2:25.4 cm (10")
- HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:13.3 cm (5.25")
Product colour
- BAR 500 MK2:White
- HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
AC input voltage
- BAR 500 MK2:100–240
- HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:100 - 240 V
AC input frequency
- BAR 500 MK2:50/60 Hz
- HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)
- BAR 500 MK2:2 W
- HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.5 W

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Comparison of BAR 500 MK2, HT-SBW320
57 specifications	A JBL BAR 500 MK2 View product	B Sharp HT-SBW320 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HT-SBW320 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	360 W
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	Yes	Yes
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Atmos	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of tweeter driversDiffers	4	2
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.18 cm (1.25")
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.3 cm (5.25")
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	450 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Differs	25.4 cm (10")	13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Built-in displayKnown 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
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	100–240	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	66 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	2 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	651 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	73.4 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	36 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	900 g
Subwoofer widthDiffers	32.5 cm	10.5 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	32.5 cm	37 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	40 cm	25.8 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.1 kg	3.35 kg
Soundbar weightKnown for one	2.9 kg	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	AC, HDMI
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	800 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	140 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	355 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	3.65 kg
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profiles	A2DP, AVRCP	A2DP, AVRCP
ManualKnown 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

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