Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SJ7 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels vs Samsung HW-M4500 Black 2.1 channels

28specifications compared
12differ
16identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SJ7 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
- HW-M4500 Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SJ7 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:320 W
- HW-M4500 Black 2.1 channels:260 W
Audio formats supported
- SJ7 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:LPCM
- HW-M4500 Black 2.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Wall mountable
- SJ7 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:No
- HW-M4500 Black 2.1 channels:Yes
Power consumption (standby)
- SJ7 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:0.5 W
- HW-M4500 Black 2.1 channels:0.45 W
Width
- SJ7 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:340 mm
- HW-M4500 Black 2.1 channels:1078 mm
Depth
- SJ7 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:109 mm
- HW-M4500 Black 2.1 channels:129 mm
Height
- SJ7 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:74 mm
- HW-M4500 Black 2.1 channels:47.5 mm

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Comparison of SJ7, HW-M4500
64 specifications	A LG SJ7 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels Model SJ7 View product	B Samsung HW-M4500 Black 2.1 channels Model HW-M4500 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	320 W	260 W
Audio decoders	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Audio formats supportedDiffers	LPCM	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Wall mountableDiffers	No	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Energy Star
Recommended usageKnown for one	Universal	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV stand usageKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PortableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI in	1	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio coaxial in	0	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.45 W
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
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	340 mm	1078 mm
DepthDiffers	109 mm	129 mm
HeightDiffers	74 mm	47.5 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.1 cm	17.9 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	25.2 cm	29.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	32 cm	35.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.2 kg	4.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cables included	Optical	Optical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1136 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 - 20000 Hz
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
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
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	320 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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