Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels vs Samsung HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels

19specifications compared
13differ
6identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:5.1.2 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:60 W
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:372 W
Subwoofer included
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:No
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:Yes
HDMI ports quantity
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:0
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:3
Power consumption (typical)
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:0.45 W
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:35 W
Width
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:605 mm
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:1226 mm
Depth
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:305 mm
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:136 mm
Height
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:37 mm
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:83 mm

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Comparison of HW-H500, HW-N850
51 specifications	A Samsung HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels Model HW-H500 View product	B Samsung HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels Model HW-N850 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	5.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	60 W	372 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS, Dolby Digital	DTS-HD, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Built-in display	No	No
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Speaker enclosureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Closed
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	3
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCP versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	0.45 W	35 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	20 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	605 mm	1226 mm
DepthDiffers	305 mm	136 mm
HeightDiffers	37 mm	83 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.4 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41.5 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Audio (3.5mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	729 mm	1292 mm
Package depthDiffers	373 mm	606 mm
Package heightDiffers	92 mm	262 mm
Package weightDiffers	5 kg	23.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 - 17000 Hz
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.3 cm (8")
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Speaker driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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