Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL Cinema SB180 vs Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

21specifications compared
13differ
8identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Cinema SB180 has 1.1 more Bluetooth version than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (5.3 vs 4.2). The JBL Cinema SB180 has 279 mm more width than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (920 mm vs 641 mm). The Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 8 mm more depth than the JBL Cinema SB180 (107 mm vs 99 mm). Only the JBL Cinema SB180 has wall mountable.

Wall mountable
- Cinema SB180:Yes
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
Bluetooth version
- Cinema SB180:5.3
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.2
Width
- Cinema SB180:920 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:641 mm
Depth
- Cinema SB180:99 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:107 mm
Height
- Cinema SB180:63 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:66.5 mm
Soundbar weight
- Cinema SB180:2.1 kg
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:3.8 kg
Subwoofer width
- Cinema SB180:21 cm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:18.4 cm
Subwoofer depth
- Cinema SB180:24.8 cm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:29.5 cm

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Comparison of Cinema SB180, HW-B420F/ZF
61 specifications	A JBL Cinema SB180 View product	B Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-B420F/ZF View product
Audioidentical
RMS rated powerKnown for one	220 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure levelKnown for one	82 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 channels
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby 2.0
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	82 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of full-range driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Recommended usageKnown for one	Home	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableDiffers	Yes	No
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LPCM, MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SpaceFit Sound functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	4.2
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	A2DP V1.3.2, AVRCP V1.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	920 mm	641 mm
DepthDiffers	99 mm	107 mm
HeightDiffers	63 mm	66.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.1 kg	3.8 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	21 cm	18.4 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	24.8 cm	29.5 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	32.8 cm	34.6 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	3.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	988 mm	840 mm
Package depthDiffers	405 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	282 mm	235 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.5 kg	7.2 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one	40 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Voice Enhancement Mode, Surround sound Expansion, One Remote Control

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