Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels

19specifications compared
13differ
6identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels (2 vs 1). The JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has 1.5 W more power consumption (standby) than the Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels (2 W vs 0.5 W). The Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels has 305 mm more width than the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels (1245 mm vs 940 mm). Only the JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels has subwoofer included. 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-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels.

Audio output channels
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.1.2 channels
Subwoofer included
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:Yes
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:No
HDMI ports quantity
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:1
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:2
Power consumption (standby)
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:2 W
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:0.5 W
Width
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:940 mm
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:1245 mm
Depth
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:104 mm
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:125 mm
Height
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:50.5 mm
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:68.8 mm
Soundbar weight
- JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:2.9 kg
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:6.7 kg

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Comparison of JBLBAR500M2BLKIN, HW-QS90H
60 specifications	A JBL JBLBAR500M2BLKIN soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels Model JBLBAR500M2BLKIN View product	B Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-QS90H View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	7.1.2 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard, Game Pro
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	Yes	Yes
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	13
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 includedDiffers	Yes	No
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
Product colour	Black	Black
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, LPCM, ALAC, AIFF
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tidal
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
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
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
Technical detailsidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby ATMOS
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
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	940 mm	1245 mm
DepthDiffers	104 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	50.5 mm	68.8 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.7 kg
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.9 kg	6.7 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	32.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	32.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	40 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	8.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Adaptive Sound, Voice Enhancement Mode, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1030 mm	1373 mm
Package depthDiffers	403 mm	174 mm
Package heightDiffers	487 mm	138 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.6 kg	8.9 kg
Other featuresidentical
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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