Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Yamaha MusicCast Duett

23specifications compared
18differ
5identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- MusicCast Duett:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:300 W
- MusicCast Duett:80 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:100 W
- MusicCast Duett:80 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:200 W
- MusicCast Duett:60 W
Subwoofer location
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Separate
- MusicCast Duett:Built-in
Product colour
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
- MusicCast Duett:Silver
Audio formats supported
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:LPCM
- MusicCast Duett:AAC
Bluetooth version
- SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.0
- MusicCast Duett:2.1+EDR

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Comparison of SH3B, MusicCast Duett
70 specifications	A LG SH3B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SH3B View product	B Yamaha MusicCast Duett View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	80 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	100 W	80 W
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
Number of mid-range driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 cm
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.5 cm
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	200 W	60 W
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	85 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer locationDiffers	Separate	Built-in
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Audio formats supportedDiffers	LPCM	AAC
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home theatre
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV stand usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	2.1+EDR
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
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 coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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	25 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.4 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	950 mm	1000 mm
DepthDiffers	47 mm	130 mm
HeightDiffers	71 mm	65 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.47 kg	4.7 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	17.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	26.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	39 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	5.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	950 x 47 x 71 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 x 130 x 65 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	1016 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	223 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	430 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	9.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	15.2 cm (6")	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Technical detailsidentical
SubwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x 30W
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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