Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-MS6500 soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels

25specifications compared
20differ
5identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-MS6500 soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:3.0 channels
Number of tweeter drivers
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:2
- HW-MS6500 soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:3
Subwoofer included
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:No
- HW-MS6500 soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Yes
Subwoofer type
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:Active subwoofer
- HW-MS6500 soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer location
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:Separate
- HW-MS6500 soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Built-in
Product colour
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:Silver
- HW-MS6500 soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Titanium
Connectivity technology
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:Wired
- HW-MS6500 soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth version
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:2.1+EDR
- HW-MS6500 soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:4.0

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Comparison of HW-M4501, HW-MS6500
59 specifications	A Samsung HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels Model HW-M4501 View product	B Samsung HW-MS6500 soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels Model HW-MS6500 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	3.0 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	260 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 2.0, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	22 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversDiffers	2	3
Number of mid-range driversKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Active subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer locationDiffers	Separate	Built-in
Features2 differ
Recommended usageKnown for one	TV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Titanium
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
TV stand usageKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3D	Yes	Yes
Applications supportedKnown for one	Samsung Audio Remote	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	4.0
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	1078 mm	1160 mm
DepthDiffers	129 mm	167.8 mm
HeightDiffers	47.5 mm	80 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.7 kg	6.5 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	17.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	22.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	35.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	4.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1136 mm	1373.1 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	148 mm
Package heightDiffers	230 mm	228 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.8 kg	8.27 kg
Other features1 differ
Frequency rangeDiffers	45 - 20000 Hz	38 - 20000 Hz
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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