Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL Cinema SB180 vs LG S30A Black 2.1 channels

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 12identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Cinema SB180 has 80 W more RMS rated power than the LG S30A Black 2.1 channels (220 W vs 140 W). The JBL Cinema SB180 has 60 W more soundbar speaker RMS power than the LG S30A Black 2.1 channels (100 W vs 40 W). The JBL Cinema SB180 has 20 W more subwoofer RMS power than the LG S30A Black 2.1 channels (120 W vs 100 W).

  • RMS rated power
    • Cinema SB180:220 W
    • S30A Black 2.1 channels:140 W
  • Soundbar speaker RMS power
    • Cinema SB180:100 W
    • S30A Black 2.1 channels:40 W
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • Cinema SB180:120 W
    • S30A Black 2.1 channels:100 W
  • Width
    • Cinema SB180:920 mm
    • S30A Black 2.1 channels:720 mm
  • Depth
    • Cinema SB180:99 mm
    • S30A Black 2.1 channels:80 mm
  • Soundbar weight
    • Cinema SB180:2.1 kg
    • S30A Black 2.1 channels:1.7 kg
  • Subwoofer width
    • Cinema SB180:21 cm
    • S30A Black 2.1 channels:22 cm
  • Subwoofer depth
    • Cinema SB180:24.8 cm
    • S30A Black 2.1 channels:22 cm

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Comparison of Cinema SB180, S30A
72 specifications
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers220 W140 W
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Sound pressure levelKnown for one82 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers100 W40 W
Number of speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one82 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of full-range driversKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers120 W100 W
Subwoofer locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSeparate
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one16.5 cm (6.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
FM radioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Recommended usageKnown for oneHomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDMI ports quantity11
Number of HDMI outputs11
USB portYesYes
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical in11
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Bluetooth codecKnown for oneA2DP V1.3.2, AVRCP V1.5Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers920 mm720 mm
DepthDiffers99 mm80 mm
Height63 mm63 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers2.1 kg1.7 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers21 cm22 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers24.8 cm22 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers32.8 cm32 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers3.5 kg4.5 kg
Brand-specific featuresidentical
LG technologies (AV/TV)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAI Sound Pro, WOW Interface
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Wall mounting kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers988 mm795 mm
Package depthDiffers405 mm385 mm
Package heightDiffers282 mm295 mm
Package weightDiffers7.5 kg7.9 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot included
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Frequency rangeKnown for one40 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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