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JBL Cinema SB140 vs Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 150 W more RMS rated power than the JBL Cinema SB140 (260 W vs 110 W). The Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 9% more total Harmonic Distortion (THD) than the JBL Cinema SB140 (10% vs 1%). The Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 4 more speakers than the JBL Cinema SB140 (6 vs 2).

  • RMS rated power
    • Cinema SB140:110 W
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:260 W
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
    • Cinema SB140:1%
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:10%
  • Number of speakers
    • Cinema SB140:2
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:6
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • Cinema SB140:56 W
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:130 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Cinema SB140:1
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2
  • Width
    • Cinema SB140:900 mm
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1078 mm
  • Depth
    • Cinema SB140:63 mm
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:129 mm
  • Height
    • Cinema SB140:67 mm
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:47.5 mm

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Comparison of Cinema SB140, HW-M4500/ZG
72 specifications
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers110 W260 W
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby 2.0, DTS 2.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surround modes quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Soundbar mode controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV Sound ShareKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker2 differ
ImpedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs1%10%
Number of speakersDiffers26
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one27 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one5.08 cm (2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers56 W130 W
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Bass reflexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSeparate
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one10.2 cm (4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1136 x 230 x 450 mm
Set weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 kg
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth codecKnown for oneA2DP V1.3/AVRCP V1.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.45 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers900 mm1078 mm
DepthDiffers63 mm129 mm
HeightDiffers67 mm47.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers1.5 kg7.3 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers15 cm17.9 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers32 cm29.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers22 cm35.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers2.8 kg4.6 kg
WeightKnown for one1.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSurround sound Expansion
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1136 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 - 20000 Hz
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 - 20 Hz

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