Why is Bar 500 better than SBW 280?
- Output power290 W vs 130 W2.2×
- Channel count5.1 vs 2.12.4×
Why is SBW 280 better than Bar 500?
SBW 280 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 290 W | 130 W |
| Speaker channels | 5.1 | 2.1 |
| Channel count | 5.1 | 2.1 |
| Subwoofer | Wireless subwoofer included | Wireless subwoofer included |
| Lowest frequency | — | 26 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 28,000 Hz |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | aptX HD |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | Yes |
| aptX | — | Yes |
| LDAC | — | No |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| HDMI eARC / ARC | Yes | — |
| Optical input | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 3,800 g |
| Width | — | 1,050 mm |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Placement | — | an der Wand, vor dem Fernseher |
