Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels vs Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

27specifications compared
16differ
11identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels has 120 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (380 W vs 260 W). The Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels has 2 Ω more impedance than the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (8 Ω vs 6 Ω). The Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (2 vs 1). Audio output channels: 3.1.2 channels on the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels, 2.1 channels on the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels. Audio formats supported: LPCM, SBC, MP3, WAV, FLAC on the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels, AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG on the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

Audio output channels
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:3.1.2 channels
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:380 W
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:260 W
Impedance
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:8 Ω
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:6 Ω
Audio formats supported
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:LPCM, SBC, MP3, WAV, FLAC
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG
Connectivity technology
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:Wireless
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
HDMI ports quantity
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:1
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2
Subwoofer power consumption
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:0.5 W
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:28 W
Power consumption (standby)
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:0.5 W
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.45 W

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Comparison of TAB8301/10, HW-M4500/ZG
79 specifications	A Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels Model TAB8301/10 View product	B Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-M4500/ZG View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	3.1.2 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	380 W	260 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Virtual:X, DTS:X	Dolby 2.0, DTS 2.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Music, Dialog Enhance	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
ImpedanceDiffers	8 Ω	6 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	10%	10%
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	380 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of full-range driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 W
Subwoofer impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	35 - 180 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	LPCM, SBC, MP3, WAV, FLAC	AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1136 x 230 x 450 mm
Set weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.7 kg
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	6.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 W
Subwoofer power consumptionDiffers	0.5 W	28 W
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	37 mm	1078 mm
DepthDiffers	97.5 mm	129 mm
HeightDiffers	21.7 mm	47.5 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.3 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.9 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.9 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35.3 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.6 kg
WeightKnown for one	10.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Surround sound Expansion
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	950 mm	1136 mm
Package depthDiffers	266 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	190 mm	230 mm
Package weightDiffers	14.4 kg	9.7 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
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")
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 - 20 Hz

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