Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels

31specifications compared
20differ
11identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:300 W
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:350 W
HDMI ports quantity
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:2
Power consumption (typical)
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:27 W
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:43 W
Power consumption (standby)
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.5 W
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:0.3 W
Width
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:950 mm
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:1450 mm
Depth
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:47 mm
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:185 mm
Height
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:71 mm
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:60 mm

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Comparison of SH3B, HW-J8500R
60 specifications	A LG SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SH3B View product	B Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels Model HW-J8500R View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	350 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	82 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	5.59 cm (2.2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	85 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Features1 differ
Audio formats supportedDiffers	LPCM	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	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
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	27 W	43 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.3 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	950 mm	1450 mm
DepthDiffers	47 mm	185 mm
HeightDiffers	71 mm	60 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.47 kg	5 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.1 cm	50 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	26.1 cm	18.1 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	39 cm	33.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	5.6 kg	10.6 kg
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	950 x 47 x 71 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1016 mm	1510 mm
Package depthDiffers	223 mm	386 mm
Package heightDiffers	430 mm	341 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.8 kg	21.5 kg
Other features1 differ
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	15.2 cm (6")	20.3 cm (8")
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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