Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels vs Samsung HW-450F Black 2.1 channels

23specifications compared
18differ
5identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 3 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HW-450F Black 2.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 2.1 channels). The JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 450 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-450F Black 2.1 channels (750 W vs 300 W). The JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 1.1 more Bluetooth version than the Samsung HW-450F Black 2.1 channels (5.3 vs 4.2). Only the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has Wi-Fi. Audio decoders: Dolby Atmos on the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Audio on the Samsung HW-450F Black 2.1 channels.

Audio output channels
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- HW-450F Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:750 W
- HW-450F Black 2.1 channels:300 W
Audio decoders
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:Dolby Atmos
- HW-450F Black 2.1 channels:DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Audio
Bluetooth version
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.3
- HW-450F Black 2.1 channels:4.2
Wi-Fi
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:Yes
- HW-450F Black 2.1 channels:No
Power consumption (standby)
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:2 W
- HW-450F Black 2.1 channels:0.5 W
Width
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:940 mm
- HW-450F Black 2.1 channels:858.8 mm
Depth
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:104 mm
- HW-450F Black 2.1 channels:75 mm

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Comparison of JBLBAR500M2BLKIN, HW-450F
49 specifications	A JBL JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels Model JBLBAR500M2BLKIN View product	B Samsung HW-450F Black 2.1 channels Model HW-450F View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	300 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	DTS Virtual:X, Dolby Audio
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	450 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Subwooferidentical
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
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
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	4.2
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
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
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	100–240	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	2 W	0.5 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	858.8 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	75 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	59 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.9 kg	1.8 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	32.5 cm	18.4 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	32.5 cm	29.5 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	40 cm	34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.1 kg	4.9 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	905 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	228 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	431 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	8.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adaptive Sound, Bass Boost, Night mode, Wireless surround sound ready

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