Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels vs Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels

24specifications compared
17differ
7identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 350 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels (750 W vs 400 W). The JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 100 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels (300 W vs 200 W). The Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels (2 vs 1). Audio output channels: 5.1 channels on the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels, 5.1.2 channels on the Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels.

Audio output channels
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:5.1.2 channels
RMS rated power
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:750 W
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:400 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:300 W
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:200 W
HDMI ports quantity
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:1
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:2
Power consumption (standby)
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:2 W
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:0.5 W
Width
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:940 mm
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:1110.7 mm
Depth
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:104 mm
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:120 mm
Height
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:50.5 mm
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:60.4 mm

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Comparison of JBLBAR500M2BLKIN, HW-Q800H/XC
54 specifications	A JBL JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels Model JBLBAR500M2BLKIN View product	B Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels Model HW-Q800H/XC View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	5.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	400 W
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	Yes	Yes
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Atmos	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11
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
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	300 W	200 W
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	25.4 cm (10")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDiffers	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
Power1 differ
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	2 W	0.5 W
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
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	1110.7 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	60.4 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	32.5 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	32.5 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	40 cm	25.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.1 kg	7.2 kg
Soundbar weightKnown for one	2.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries 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	Surround sound Expansion, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	1182 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	291 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	404 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	15.3 kg

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