Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG DS40Q Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels

36specifications compared
23differ
13identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 356 W more RMS rated power than the LG DS40Q Black 2.1 channels (656 W vs 300 W). The Samsung HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 146 W more soundbar speaker RMS power than the LG DS40Q Black 2.1 channels (246 W vs 100 W). The Samsung HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 20 W more subwoofer RMS power than the LG DS40Q Black 2.1 channels (220 W vs 200 W). Only the LG DS40Q Black 2.1 channels has USB port. Audio output channels: 2.1 channels on the LG DS40Q Black 2.1 channels, 11.1.4 channels on the Samsung HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels.

Audio output channels
- DS40Q Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:11.1.4 channels
RMS rated power
- DS40Q Black 2.1 channels:300 W
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:656 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- DS40Q Black 2.1 channels:100 W
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:246 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- DS40Q Black 2.1 channels:200 W
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:220 W
Connectivity technology
- DS40Q Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:Wired & Wireless
HDMI ports quantity
- DS40Q Black 2.1 channels:2
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:3
HDMI in
- DS40Q Black 2.1 channels:1
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:2
USB port
- DS40Q Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:No

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Comparison of DS40Q, HW-Q990B/TK
68 specifications	A LG DS40Q Black 2.1 channels Model DS40Q View product	B Samsung HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels Model HW-Q990B/TK View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	11.1.4 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	656 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital	DTS 5.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
TV Sound ShareKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	92 W
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	46 W
Rear speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 W
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	100 W	246 W
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	200 W	220 W
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	85 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	15.2 cm (6")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Separate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	SimpLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto volume levellerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI inDiffers	1	2
USB portDiffers	Yes	No
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers	20 W	41 W
Subwoofer power consumptionDiffers	30 W	32 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	760 mm	1232 mm
DepthDiffers	90 mm	138 mm
HeightDiffers	63 mm	69.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	1.98 kg	7.7 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.1 cm	22 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	26.1 cm	41 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	39 cm	41.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	5.3 kg	11.7 kg
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.9 cm
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.1 cm
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
Performanceidentical
Built-in processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Optical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	926 mm	1309 mm
Package depthDiffers	219 mm	277 mm
Package heightDiffers	417 mm	595 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.02 kg	28.2 kg

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