Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels vs Samsung HW-M450 Black 2.1 channels

32specifications compared
19differ
13identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
- HW-M450 Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:300 W
- HW-M450 Black 2.1 channels:320 W
Connectivity technology
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
- HW-M450 Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
Wi-Fi
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:Yes
- HW-M450 Black 2.1 channels:No
Power consumption (typical)
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:22 W
- HW-M450 Black 2.1 channels:27 W
Width
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:1210 mm
- HW-M450 Black 2.1 channels:908.5 mm
Depth
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:105 mm
- HW-M450 Black 2.1 channels:70.5 mm
Height
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:38.1 mm
- HW-M450 Black 2.1 channels:53.5 mm

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Comparison of SJ8, HW-M450
61 specifications	A LG SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels Model SJ8 View product	B Samsung HW-M450 Black 2.1 channels Model HW-M450 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	320 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	130 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	170 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, AAC+, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Rhapsody	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
TV stand usageKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Energy Star
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI in	1	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial in	0	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
AUX inKnown 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
Power consumption (typical)Differs	22 W	27 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	1210 mm	908.5 mm
DepthDiffers	105 mm	70.5 mm
HeightDiffers	38.1 mm	53.5 mm
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.1 cm	20 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	25.2 cm	37.8 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	32 cm	39.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.2 kg	7.2 kg
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	Optical	Optical, USB
Mounting brackets included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1275 mm	975 mm
Package depthDiffers	224 mm	259 mm
Package heightDiffers	373 mm	560 mm
Package weightDiffers	12 kg	11.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
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
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 - 20000 Hz
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.8 cm (7")
Sound effectsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Flanger/Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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