Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-J7501R Silver 8.1 channels vs Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels

34specifications compared
15differ
19identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-J7501R Silver 8.1 channels:8.1 channels
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-J7501R Silver 8.1 channels:320 W
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:350 W
Audio decoders
- HW-J7501R Silver 8.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital
Product colour
- HW-J7501R Silver 8.1 channels:Silver
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:Black
Connectivity technology
- HW-J7501R Silver 8.1 channels:Wireless
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
Width
- HW-J7501R Silver 8.1 channels:1230 mm
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:1450 mm
Depth
- HW-J7501R Silver 8.1 channels:170 mm
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:185 mm
Height
- HW-J7501R Silver 8.1 channels:47.5 mm
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:60 mm

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Comparison of HW-J7501R, HW-J8500R
43 specifications	A Samsung HW-J7501R Silver 8.1 channels Model HW-J7501R View product	B Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels Model HW-J8500R View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	8.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	320 W	350 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1	DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer location	Separate	Separate
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Audio formats supported	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	Anynet+	Anynet+
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI in	1	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	1230 mm	1450 mm
DepthDiffers	170 mm	185 mm
HeightDiffers	47.5 mm	60 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	4 kg	5 kg
Subwoofer width	50 cm	50 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	16.1 cm	18.1 cm
Subwoofer height	33.2 cm	33.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	7.8 kg	10.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	1290 mm	1510 mm
Package depth	386 mm	386 mm
Package heightDiffers	320 mm	341 mm
Package weightDiffers	15.8 kg	21.5 kg
Other features1 differ
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	17.8 cm (7")	20.3 cm (8")
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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