Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels vs Samsung HW-J8501R Silver 5.1 channels

35specifications compared
3differ
32identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Audio decoders
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital
- HW-J8501R Silver 5.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Product colour
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:Black
- HW-J8501R Silver 5.1 channels:Silver
Connectivity technology
- HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
- HW-J8501R Silver 5.1 channels:Wireless

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Comparison of HW-J8500R, HW-J8501R
42 specifications	A Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels Model HW-J8500R View product	B Samsung HW-J8501R Silver 5.1 channels Model HW-J8501R View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated power	350 W	350 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital	DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer location	Separate	Separate
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
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
Technical detailsidentical
3D	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	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	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	43 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	1450 mm	1450 mm
Depth	185 mm	185 mm
Height	60 mm	60 mm
Soundbar weight	5 kg	5 kg
Subwoofer width	50 cm	50 cm
Subwoofer depth	18.1 cm	18.1 cm
Subwoofer height	33.2 cm	33.2 cm
Subwoofer weight	10.6 kg	10.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	20.3 cm (8")	20.3 cm (8")
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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