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
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 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
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
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
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
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
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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