Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels

25specifications compared
16differ
9identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:300 W
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:350 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:120 W
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:189 W
Impedance
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4 Ω
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:8 Ω
Subwoofer RMS power
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:180 W
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:161 W
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:SimpLink
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:Anynet+
HDMI ports quantity
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:2
Width
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:890 mm
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:1450 mm

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Comparison of SJ4, HW-J8500R/ZA
70 specifications	A LG SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SJ4 View product	B Samsung HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels Model HW-J8500R/ZA 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, Dolby Digital
Soundbar speaker2 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	120 W	189 W
ImpedanceDiffers	4 Ω	8 Ω
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 impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	180 W	161 W
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	85 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Features1 differ
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	SimpLink	Anynet+
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV stand usageKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	33 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	22 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	890 mm	1450 mm
DepthDiffers	85 mm	185 mm
HeightDiffers	55 mm	60 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.4 kg	5 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.1 cm	50 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	25.2 cm	18.1 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	32 cm	33.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.2 kg	10.6 kg
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
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	946 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	373 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	223 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	8.8 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
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
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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