Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels vs Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels

18specifications compared
13differ
5identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 3.1 channels more audio output channels than the Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 670 W more RMS rated power than the Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (750 W vs 80 W). The JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 290 W more soundbar speaker RMS power than the Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (450 W vs 160 W). Only the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has subwoofer included. Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless on the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels, Wireless on the Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels.

Audio output channels
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
RMS rated power
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:750 W
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:80 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:450 W
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:160 W
Subwoofer included
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:Yes
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
Connectivity technology
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Wireless
Bluetooth version
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.3
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:5.4
AC input voltage
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:100–240
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:100 - 240 V
Soundbar weight
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:2.9 kg
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:1.93 kg

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Comparison of JBLBAR500M2BLKIN, TAB5201/10
54 specifications	A JBL JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels Model JBLBAR500M2BLKIN View product	B Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels Model TAB5201/10 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	80 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	DTS Virtual:X, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Music, Dialog Enhance
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	450 W	160 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	25.4 cm (10")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	5.4
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB port	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SBC
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	100–240	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	940 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	104 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	50.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.9 kg	1.93 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	32.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	32.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	40 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	8.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	370 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	960 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	175 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	6.6 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Soundbar depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.73 cm
Soundbar heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.1 cm
Soundbar widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	76.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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