Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels

25specifications compared
18differ
7identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 6 W more RMS rated power than the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels (756 W vs 750 W). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels (3 vs 1). The JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 1.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels (2 W vs 0.5 W). Audio output channels: 5.1 channels on the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels, 11.1.4 channels on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels.

Audio output channels
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:11.1.4 channels
RMS rated power
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:750 W
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:756 W
HDMI ports quantity
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:1
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:3
Power consumption (standby)
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:2 W
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:0.5 W
Width
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:940 mm
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:1232 mm
Depth
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:104 mm
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:138 mm
Height
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:50.5 mm
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:70.8 mm
Soundbar weight
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:2.9 kg
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:7.3 kg

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Comparison of JBLBAR500M2BLKIN, HW-Q990H/ZF
64 specifications	A JBL JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels Model JBLBAR500M2BLKIN View product	B Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels Model HW-Q990H/ZF View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	11.1.4 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	750 W	756 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Atmos Music
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23
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 connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
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
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spotify ConnectKnown 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
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
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1
Digital audio optical outKnown 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	48 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 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 & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	1232 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	138 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	70.8 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.9 kg	7.3 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	8.3 kg
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.9 cm
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.1 cm
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown 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	Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound, AirPlay 2, Game Mode Pro, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, SpaceFit Sound Pro
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	1309 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	296 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	423 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	23.8 kg

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