Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips HTL1177B/F7 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels vs Samsung HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • HTL1177B/F7 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
    • HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:9.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HTL1177B/F7 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:40 W
    • HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:350 W
  • Audio decoders
    • HTL1177B/F7 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Dolby Digital
    • HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Subwoofer included
    • HTL1177B/F7 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
    • HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:Yes
  • Product colour
    • HTL1177B/F7 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Black
    • HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:Silver
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • HTL1177B/F7 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:0
    • HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HTL1177B/F7 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:25 W
    • HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:43 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • HTL1177B/F7 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:0.5 W
    • HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:0.3 W

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Comparison of HTL1177B/F7, HW-J8501
55 specifications
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.0 channels9.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers40 W350 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby DigitalDTS, Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one4 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one40%Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of full-range driversKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one5.08 cm (2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffersNoYes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive subwoofer
Bass reflexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Recommended usageKnown for oneTVUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV stand usageKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one110 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs25 W43 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.3 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers865 mm1450 mm
DepthDiffers86 mm185 mm
HeightDiffers68 mm60 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.1 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.2 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers917 mm1510 mm
Package depthDiffers148 mm386 mm
Package heightDiffers137 mm341 mm
Package weightDiffers3 kg21.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.3 cm (8")
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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