Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

27specifications compared
17differ
10identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:300 W
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:260 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:120 W
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:130 W
Impedance
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4 Ω
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:6 Ω
Subwoofer RMS power
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:180 W
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:130 W
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:SimpLink
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Anynet+
HDMI ports quantity
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2
Power consumption (standby)
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.5 W
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.45 W
Width
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:890 mm
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1078 mm

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Comparison of SJ4, HW-M4500/ZA
69 specifications	A LG SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SJ4 View product	B Samsung HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-M4500/ZA View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	2.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	260 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Soundbar speaker2 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	120 W	130 W
ImpedanceDiffers	4 Ω	6 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 included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	180 W	130 W
Subwoofer impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
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
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
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	SimpLink	Anynet+
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown 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
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR Certified
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
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
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power1 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
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	33 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)	22 W	22 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.45 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	890 mm	1078 mm
DepthDiffers	85 mm	129 mm
HeightDiffers	55 mm	47.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.7 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	17.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	25.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	32 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	4.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	946 mm	1140 mm
Package depthDiffers	373 mm	234.9 mm
Package heightDiffers	223 mm	464 mm
Package weightDiffers	8.8 kg	9.7 kg
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
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 - 20000 Hz
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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