Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels vs Samsung HW-K651 Silver 3.1 channels

26specifications compared
10differ
16identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
- HW-K651 Silver 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:420 W
- HW-K651 Silver 3.1 channels:340 W
Connectivity technology
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
- HW-K651 Silver 3.1 channels:Wireless
Width
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:1200 mm
- HW-K651 Silver 3.1 channels:1010 mm
Depth
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:85 mm
- HW-K651 Silver 3.1 channels:87 mm
Subwoofer width
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:17.1 cm
- HW-K651 Silver 3.1 channels:45.2 cm
Subwoofer depth
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:25.2 cm
- HW-K651 Silver 3.1 channels:15.4 cm
Subwoofer height
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:32 cm
- HW-K651 Silver 3.1 channels:33.5 cm

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Comparison of SH8, HW-K651
44 specifications	A LG SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels Model SH8 View product	B Samsung HW-K651 Silver 3.1 channels Model HW-K651 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	3.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	420 W	340 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic IIx	DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	220 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	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	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer location	Separate	Separate
Features1 differ
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Night modeKnown 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
Technical detailsidentical
3D	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	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 quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Poweridentical
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 (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	1200 mm	1010 mm
DepthDiffers	85 mm	87 mm
Height	53 mm	53 mm
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.1 cm	45.2 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	25.2 cm	15.4 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	32 cm	33.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets included	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	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

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