Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels

35specifications compared
19differ
16identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:300 W
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:350 W
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:SimpLink
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:Anynet+
Power consumption (typical)
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:22 W
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:43 W
Power consumption (standby)
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.5 W
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:0.3 W
Width
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:890 mm
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:1450 mm
Depth
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:85 mm
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:185 mm
Height
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:53 mm
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:60 mm

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Comparison of SH4, HW-J8500R
52 specifications	A LG SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SH4 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)	Yes	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of mid-range driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	180 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer location	Separate	Separate
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	SimpLink	Anynet+
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI in	1	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	22 W	43 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.3 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	890 mm	1450 mm
DepthDiffers	85 mm	185 mm
HeightDiffers	53 mm	60 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.34 kg	5 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.1 cm	50 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	32 cm	18.1 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	25.2 cm	33.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.2 kg	10.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Optical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	946 mm	1510 mm
Package depthDiffers	223 mm	386 mm
Package heightDiffers	373 mm	341 mm
Package weightDiffers	9 kg	21.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Magnet typeKnown for one	Ferrite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.3 cm (8")
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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