Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels vs Samsung HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 17identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
    • HW-M4500/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-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:260 W
  • Soundbar speaker RMS power
    • HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:189 W
    • HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:130 W
  • Impedance
    • HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:8 Ω
    • HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:6 Ω
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:161 W
    • HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:130 W
  • Width
    • HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:1450 mm
    • HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1078 mm
  • Depth
    • HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:185 mm
    • HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:129 mm
  • Height
    • HW-J8500R/ZA soundbar speaker Black 5.1 channels:60 mm
    • HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:47.5 mm

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Comparison of HW-J8500R/ZA, HW-M4500/ZA
44 specifications
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers350 W260 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS, Dolby DigitalDTS Digital Surround, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Soundbar speaker2 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers189 W130 W
ImpedanceDiffers8 Ω6 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)10%10%
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers161 W130 W
Subwoofer impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Anynet+Anynet+
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR Certified
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 - 20000 Hz
3DYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI in11
Number of HDMI outputs11
USB portYesYes
USB connectivityYesYes
Digital audio optical in11
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.45 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1450 mm1078 mm
DepthDiffers185 mm129 mm
HeightDiffers60 mm47.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers5 kg2.7 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one50 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one18.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one33.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one10.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1140 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source234.9 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source464 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 kg

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