Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels vs Samsung HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels

18specifications compared
13differ
5identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
- HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:7.1.4 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:60 W
- HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:512 W
Subwoofer included
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:No
- HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:Yes
HDMI ports quantity
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:0
- HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:3
Soundbar power consumption
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:20 W
- HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:35 W
Width
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:605 mm
- HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:1225 mm
Depth
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:305 mm
- HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:136.4 mm
Height
- HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels:37 mm
- HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:82.5 mm

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Comparison of HW-H500, HW-N950
56 specifications	A Samsung HW-H500 Black 4.1 channels Model HW-H500 View product	B Samsung HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels Model HW-N950 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	7.1.4 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	60 W	512 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS, Dolby Digital	DTS Digital Surround, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	162 W
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
Featuresidentical
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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	2.0a
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCP versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers	20 W	35 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	0.45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	605 mm	1225 mm
DepthDiffers	305 mm	136.4 mm
HeightDiffers	37 mm	82.5 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.5 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.4 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39.9 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43.4 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	262 mm
Package heightDiffers	92 mm	606 mm
Package weightDiffers	5 kg	28.8 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
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Docking connector typeKnown 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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