Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL Cinema SB180 vs Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A

15specifications compared
10differ
5identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A has 80 W more RMS rated power than the JBL Cinema SB180 (300 W vs 220 W). The Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the JBL Cinema SB180 (2 vs 1). The Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A has 95 mm more width than the JBL Cinema SB180 (1015 mm vs 920 mm). Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless on the JBL Cinema SB180, Wireless on the Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A.

RMS rated power
- Cinema SB180:220 W
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:300 W
Connectivity technology
- Cinema SB180:Wired & Wireless
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:Wireless
HDMI ports quantity
- Cinema SB180:1
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:2
Width
- Cinema SB180:920 mm
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:1015 mm
Depth
- Cinema SB180:99 mm
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:112 mm
Soundbar weight
- Cinema SB180:2.1 kg
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:3.9 kg
Subwoofer width
- Cinema SB180:21 cm
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:18.7 cm
Subwoofer depth
- Cinema SB180:24.8 cm
- TRUE X SURROUND 90A:40.9 cm

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Comparison of Cinema SB180, TRUE X SURROUND 90A
60 specifications	A JBL Cinema SB180 View product	B Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	220 W	300 W
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	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	5.1.2 channels
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
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
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
Featuresidentical
Recommended usageKnown for one	Home	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	5.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	A2DP V1.3.2, AVRCP V1.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
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
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	920 mm	1015 mm
DepthDiffers	99 mm	112 mm
Height	63 mm	63 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.1 kg	3.9 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	21 cm	18.7 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	24.8 cm	40.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	32.8 cm	40.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	3.5 kg	9.4 kg
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.5 cm
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 g
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
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	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
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	988 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	405 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	282 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	7.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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