Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels

20specifications compared
13differ
7identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels (3 vs 1). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 4.39 kg more soundbar weight than the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels (7.29 kg vs 2.9 kg). The JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 7.6 cm more subwoofer width than the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels (32.5 cm vs 24.9 cm). Audio output channels: 5.1 channels on the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels, 7.1.2 channels on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels.

Audio output channels
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.1.2 channels
HDMI ports quantity
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:1
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:3
Soundbar weight
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:2.9 kg
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.29 kg
Subwoofer width
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:32.5 cm
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:24.9 cm
Subwoofer depth
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:32.5 cm
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:24.9 cm
Subwoofer height
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:40 cm
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:25.2 cm
Subwoofer weight
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:8.1 kg
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:8.29 kg
Package width
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:1030 mm
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:1310 mm

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Comparison of JBLBAR500M2BLKIN, HW-Q900H
60 specifications	A JBL JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels Model JBLBAR500M2BLKIN View product	B Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-Q900H View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	7.1.2 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS:X, DTS-HD, DTS 5.1, DTS Express
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	Yes	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
RMS rated powerKnown for one	750 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17
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
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
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
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDiffers	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, LPCM
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tidal
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto volume levellerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant / Samsung Bixby
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
Technical detailsidentical
Soundbar depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.8 cm
Soundbar heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 cm
Soundbar widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123.2 cm
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	3
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.9 kg	7.29 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	8.29 kg
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
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, Q-Symphony, 3D Surround Sound, Game Mode Pro, Adaptive Sound, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Night mode, Voice Enhancement Mode, Bass Boost
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	1310 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	296 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	423 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	23.8 kg
Poweridentical
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)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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