Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SL9Y Sound Bar vs Samsung HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels

21specifications compared
13differ
8identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The LG SL9Y Sound Bar has 1 more Bluetooth version than the Samsung HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels (5.0 vs 4.0). The LG SL9Y Sound Bar has 0.15 W more power consumption (standby) than the Samsung HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels (0.5 W vs 0.35 W). The LG SL9Y Sound Bar has 91.5 mm more depth than the Samsung HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels (145 mm vs 53.5 mm). Only the LG SL9Y Sound Bar has built-in display. Audio output channels: 4.1.2 channels on the LG SL9Y Sound Bar, 5.1 channels on the Samsung HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels.

Audio output channels
- SL9Y Sound Bar:4.1.2 channels
- HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
Product colour
- SL9Y Sound Bar:Black, Grey
- HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:Black
Built-in display
- SL9Y Sound Bar:Yes
- HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:No
Bluetooth version
- SL9Y Sound Bar:5.0
- HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:4.0
Power consumption (standby)
- SL9Y Sound Bar:0.5 W
- HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:0.35 W
Depth
- SL9Y Sound Bar:145 mm
- HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:53.5 mm
Height
- SL9Y Sound Bar:57 mm
- HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:140 mm
Soundbar weight
- SL9Y Sound Bar:6.3 kg
- HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:6.7 kg

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Comparison of SL9Y Sound Bar, HW-NW700/XU
60 specifications	A LG SL9Y Sound Bar View product	B Samsung HW-NW700/XU soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels Model HW-NW700/XU View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1.2 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	500 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD	DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	50 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	6.35 cm (2.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	220 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	85 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	17.8 cm (7")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Separate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
Display typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, AAC+, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	SimpLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired & Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.0	4.0
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	60 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.35 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width	1220 mm	1220 mm
DepthDiffers	145 mm	53.5 mm
HeightDiffers	57 mm	140 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	6.3 kg	6.7 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	22.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	31.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	39 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	7.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
System requirementsidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Android, iOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1286 mm	1432 mm
Package depthDiffers	467 mm	236 mm
Package heightDiffers	284 mm	134 mm
Package weightDiffers	18.2 kg	9.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source

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