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Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels vs Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 4identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 channels
    • 2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 750 W
    • 210 W
  • Audio decoders
    • Dolby Atmos
    • DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0
  • Connectivity technology
    • Wired & Wireless
    • Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
    • Yes
    • No
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 2 W
    • 0.5 W
  • Width
    • 940 mm
    • 860 mm
  • Depth
    • 104 mm
    • 74 mm

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51 specifications
A

JBL

JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels

Model JBLBAR500M2BLKIN

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B

Samsung

HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

Model HW-A40M/ZC

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Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers750 W210 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby AtmosDTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneYes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one450 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one4
Tweeter diameterKnown for one2 cm
Number of speakersKnown for one3
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one300 W
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one25.4 cm (10")
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for oneWireless
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneDolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 45 °C
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF
Wall mountableKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWireless
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
HDCPKnown for oneYes
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one100–240
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Differs2 W0.5 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one25 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one25 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers940 mm860 mm
DepthDiffers104 mm74 mm
HeightDiffers50.5 mm54 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one2.9 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers32.5 cm18.1 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers32.5 cm27.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers40 cm34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers8.1 kg4.3 kg
WeightKnown for one1.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1030 mm932 mm
Package depthDiffers403 mm228 mm
Package heightDiffers487 mm431 mm
Package weightDiffers17.6 kg7.6 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBox
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for oneYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for oneOne Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion

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