Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-J8500 soundbar speaker Black 9.1 channels vs Samsung HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels

36specifications compared
5differ
31identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- HW-J8500 soundbar speaker Black 9.1 channels:Black
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:Silver
Height
- HW-J8500 soundbar speaker Black 9.1 channels:61 mm
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:60 mm
Soundbar weight
- HW-J8500 soundbar speaker Black 9.1 channels:4.99 kg
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:5 kg
Subwoofer depth
- HW-J8500 soundbar speaker Black 9.1 channels:18 cm
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:18.1 cm
Subwoofer height
- HW-J8500 soundbar speaker Black 9.1 channels:33.3 cm
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:33.2 cm

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Comparison of HW-J8500, HW-J8501
43 specifications	A Samsung HW-J8500 soundbar speaker Black 9.1 channels Model HW-J8500 View product	B Samsung HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels Model HW-J8501 View product
Audioidentical
Audio output channels	9.1 channels	9.1 channels
RMS rated power	350 W	350 W
Audio decoders	DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1	DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Separate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
FM radio	No	No
Audio formats supported	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	Anynet+	Anynet+
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
3D	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI in	1	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)	43 W	43 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.3 W	0.3 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width	1450 mm	1450 mm
Depth	185 mm	185 mm
HeightDiffers	61 mm	60 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	4.99 kg	5 kg
Subwoofer width	50 cm	50 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	18 cm	18.1 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	33.3 cm	33.2 cm
Subwoofer weight	10.6 kg	10.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver included	No	No
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package width	1510 mm	1510 mm
Package depth	386 mm	386 mm
Package height	341 mm	341 mm
Package weight	21.5 kg	21.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one	20 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.3 cm (8")

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