JBL Bar 500 vs Samsung Q800D

Name JBL Bar 500 Samsung HW-Q800D
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MSRP $599.95 $999.99
Released 2022 2024
Availability  Available Available
Current price Amazon, JBL Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 5.1 5.1.2
Expandable up to: - 7.1.4 (add rears)
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total 4: 4× 46×90 mm 10: 10 speakers in bar total, details not specified
Tweeters - total 3: 3×20 mm unknown
Subwoofers 1× 10″ 1× 8.0″
Audio specifications
Watts RMS 590 W 360 W
Frequency range 35 Hz - 20 kHz Not specified
DTS:X support No Yes
Dolby Atmos support? Virtual Yes
Surround sound? Virtual Virtual
Other 3D audio formats? MultiBeam None
Other (notable) sound features? PureVoice Dialogue Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier
Sound calibration? Yes Yes, SpaceFit Sound Pro
Connectivity & ports
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet port (RJ45)
HDMI (e)ARC out port? 1× eARC 1× eARC
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) ✔ 1× HDMI 2.0
Optical port? (TOSLINK)
3.5 mm AUX port?
USB-A port? Service only
Other audio ports None
Wireless setup & control
Official app? JBL One app SmartThings App
Voice assistant? Indirectly (no built-in mic) Yes
Chromecast built-in?
AirPlay?
Alexa cast?
Multiroom?
Wireless subwoofer(s)? Yes (included) Yes (included)
Wireless surrounds? Optional: max 2 surrounds: SWA-9500S
Physical specifications
Speakers in set: Soundbar, wireless subwoofer Soundbar, 1× subwoofer
Size (cm W×H×D): 101.7×5.6×10.35 (soundbar), 30.5×44.04×30.5 (subwoofer) 110.7×6.04×12.0, 21.0×40.3×40.3 (subwoofer)
Size (inch W×H×D): 40×2.2×4, 12×17.3×12 (subwoofer) 43.7×2.3×4.7, 8.2×15.8×15.8 (subwoofer)
Weight (kg): 2.8, 10 (subwoofer) 5.1, 9.8 (subwoofer),
Weight (lbs): 6.2, 22 (subwoofer) 11.2, 21.6 (subwoofer)
Wall mountable? Yes Yes, with included wall mount kit
Color options: Black Black
Accessories in the box Remote, HDMI cable, wall mounting kit HDMI cable, remote, wall mounting kit
More info
Model number BAR 500 HW-Q800D/ZA
User guide / manual Owner's manual User Guide
Official site link JBL.com Samsung.com
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