Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels vs Samsung HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 17identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels has 2 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels (5.1 channels vs 3.1 channels). The Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels has 10 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels (350 W vs 340 W). The Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels has 18 W more power consumption (typical) than the Samsung HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels (43 W vs 25 W). Audio decoders: DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital on the Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels, DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1 on the Samsung HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels. Audio formats supported: AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA on the Samsung HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels, AAC, FLAC, OGG, WAV, WMA on the Samsung HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels.

  • Audio output channels
    • HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
    • HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:350 W
    • HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels:340 W
  • Audio decoders
    • HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital
    • HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Connectivity technology
    • HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
    • HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels:Wireless
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:43 W
    • HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels:25 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:0.3 W
    • HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels:0.45 W
  • Width
    • HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:1450 mm
    • HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels:1010.5 mm
  • Depth
    • HW-J8500R Black 5.1 channels:185 mm
    • HW-K650 Black 3.1 channels:87.5 mm

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Comparison of HW-J8500R, HW-K650
45 specifications
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels3.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers350 W340 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS 2.0, Dolby DigitalDTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Features1 differ
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMAAAC, FLAC, OGG, WAV, WMA
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWireless
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs43 W25 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.3 W0.45 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers1450 mm1010.5 mm
DepthDiffers185 mm87.5 mm
HeightDiffers60 mm53 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers5 kg2.6 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers50 cm45.2 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers18.1 cm15.4 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers33.2 cm33.5 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers10.6 kg6.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1510 mm1175 mm
Package depthDiffers386 mm210 mm
Package heightDiffers341 mm488 mm
Package weightDiffers21.5 kg12 kg
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one20.3 cm (8")Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 cm (7")

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