Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels vs Samsung HW-M450/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

27specifications compared
12differ
15identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
- HW-M450/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:350 W
- HW-M450/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:320 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:189 W
- HW-M450/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:160 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:161 W
- HW-M450/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:160 W
Width
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:1450 mm
- HW-M450/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:906.7 mm
Depth
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:185 mm
- HW-M450/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:68.5 mm
Height
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:60 mm
- HW-M450/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:53.3 mm
Soundbar weight
- HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5 kg
- HW-M450/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2 kg

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Comparison of HW-J8500R/ZA, HW-M450/ZA
40 specifications	A Samsung HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels Model HW-J8500R/ZA View product	B Samsung HW-M450/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-M450/ZA View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	350 W	320 W
Audio decoders	DTS, Dolby Digital	DTS, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	189 W	160 W
ImpedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	161 W	160 W
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Anynet+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI in	1	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB connectivity	Yes	Yes
Digital audio optical in	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	1450 mm	906.7 mm
DepthDiffers	185 mm	68.5 mm
HeightDiffers	60 mm	53.3 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	5 kg	2 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	50 cm	19.8 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	18.1 cm	37.6 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	33.2 cm	39.1 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	10.6 kg	7.17 kg
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.8 cm (7")

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