Product comparison · 2 speaker sets

JBL Bar 5.1 vs Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set

9specifications compared
7differ
2identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

The JBL Bar 5.1 has 1 channels more audio output channels than the Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set (5.1 channels vs 4.1 channels). The JBL Bar 5.1 has 425 W more RMS rated power than the Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set (510 W vs 85 W). The Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set has 2 more satellite speakers than the JBL Bar 5.1 (4 vs 2). Recommended usage: Universal on the JBL Bar 5.1, PC/Laptop on the Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set. Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH): 165 x 93 x 59 mm on the JBL Bar 5.1, 170 x 90 x 105 mm on the Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set.

Audio output channels
- Bar 5.1:5.1 channels
- SPA8180B/94 speaker set:4.1 channels
RMS rated power
- Bar 5.1:510 W
- SPA8180B/94 speaker set:85 W
Recommended usage
- Bar 5.1:Universal
- SPA8180B/94 speaker set:PC/Laptop
Number of satellite speakers
- Bar 5.1:2
- SPA8180B/94 speaker set:4
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
- Bar 5.1:165 x 93 x 59 mm
- SPA8180B/94 speaker set:170 x 90 x 105 mm
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Bar 5.1:25.4 cm (10")
- SPA8180B/94 speaker set:16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
- Bar 5.1:440 x 305 x 305 mm
- SPA8180B/94 speaker set:170 x 300 x 330 mm

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Comparison of Bar 5.1, SPA8180B/94
55 specifications	A JBL Bar 5.1 View product	B Philips SPA8180B/94 speaker set Model SPA8180B/94 View product
Performance3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	4.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	510 W	85 W
Recommended usageDiffers	Universal	PC/Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Power cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 m
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Network Y
Amplifieridentical
Amplification device includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Amplification device form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in
Amplifier classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A/B
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 dB
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-way
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	2	4
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84 dB
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	165 x 93 x 59 mm	170 x 90 x 105 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	600 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	25.4 cm (10")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 dB
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	440 x 305 x 305 mm	170 x 300 x 330 mm
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	13 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 V
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Ports & interfacesidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio RCA inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Channel separationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 dB
Input sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	550 mV
MP3-playerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	420 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	287 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	535 mm
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker tweeters quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	1148 x 93 x 58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	3.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, AUX, HDMI, Optical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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