Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBL CINEMABASE/230 soundbar speaker Black vs Philips HTL3140B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

16specifications compared
9differ
7identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- CINEMABASE/230 soundbar speaker Black:240 W
- HTL3140B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:200 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- CINEMABASE/230 soundbar speaker Black:240 W
- HTL3140B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:60 W
Woofer diameter (imperial)
- CINEMABASE/230 soundbar speaker Black:8.89 cm (3.5")
- HTL3140B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:13.3 cm (5.25")
Connectivity technology
- CINEMABASE/230 soundbar speaker Black:Wired
- HTL3140B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
Soundbar weight
- CINEMABASE/230 soundbar speaker Black:8 kg
- HTL3140B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.93 kg
Cables included
- CINEMABASE/230 soundbar speaker Black:AC, Audio (3.5mm), HDMI
- HTL3140B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:HDMI
Package weight
- CINEMABASE/230 soundbar speaker Black:10.2 kg
- HTL3140B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:5.1 kg
Soundbar dimensions (W x D x H)
- CINEMABASE/230 soundbar speaker Black:401.6 x 600 x 102 mm
- HTL3140B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:843 x 60 x 52 mm

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Comparison of CINEMABASE/230, HTL3140B/78
59 specifications	A JBL CINEMABASE/230 soundbar speaker Black Model CINEMABASE/230 View product	B Philips HTL3140B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HTL3140B/78 View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	240 W	200 W
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Soundbar speaker2 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	240 W	60 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Tweeter impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 Ω
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Woofer diameter (imperial)Differs	8.89 cm (3.5")	13.3 cm (5.25")
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	100 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterKnown for one	9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	6.35 cm (2.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-range driver diameterKnown for one	6.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 - 200 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Featuresidentical
Recommended usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TV
Product colour	Black	Black
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3, WMA
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EasyLink
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual surroundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known 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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Soundbar weightDiffers	8 kg	1.93 kg
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Audio (3.5mm), HDMI	HDMI
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	10.2 kg	5.1 kg
Package widthKnown for one	530 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	700 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	190 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Soundbar dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	401.6 x 600 x 102 mm	843 x 60 x 52 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	183 x 694 x 526 mm	400 x 349 x 292 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190 x 315 x 250 mm
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Frequency rangeKnown for one	45 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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