Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SJ9 soundbar speaker Black 5.2 channels vs Samsung HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels

28specifications compared
16differ
12identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SJ9 soundbar speaker Black 5.2 channels:5.2 channels
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:3.0 channels
RMS rated power
- SJ9 soundbar speaker Black 5.2 channels:500 W
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:180 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- SJ9 soundbar speaker Black 5.2 channels:215 W
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:180 W
HDMI ports quantity
- SJ9 soundbar speaker Black 5.2 channels:2
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:1
Power consumption (typical)
- SJ9 soundbar speaker Black 5.2 channels:81 W
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:450 W
Power consumption (standby)
- SJ9 soundbar speaker Black 5.2 channels:1 W
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:4 W
Width
- SJ9 soundbar speaker Black 5.2 channels:1199.8 mm
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:1060 mm
Depth
- SJ9 soundbar speaker Black 5.2 channels:145 mm
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:130.5 mm

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Comparison of SJ9, HW-MS650
61 specifications	A LG SJ9 soundbar speaker Black 5.2 channels Model SJ9 View product	B Samsung HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels Model HW-MS650 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.2 channels	3.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	500 W	180 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus	DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	215 W	180 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Pandora, 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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI version	2.0	2.0
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	81 W	450 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	4 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	1199.8 mm	1060 mm
DepthDiffers	145 mm	130.5 mm
HeightDiffers	57.9 mm	78 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	5.62 kg	6.2 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	29.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	29.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	33.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	7.62 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	Optical	Optical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1264.9 mm	1278 mm
Package depthDiffers	355.6 mm	212 mm
Package heightDiffers	490 mm	148 mm
Package weightDiffers	17.2 kg	8.9 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	One package
Other featuresidentical
Movie modesKnown for one	Action	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Sound effectsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Flanger/Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Technical detailsidentical
SubwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 - 20000 Hz
Applications supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multiroom
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SWA-9000S

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