Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG S30A Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

24specifications compared
15differ
9identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 3 more speakers than the LG S30A Black 2.1 channels (5 vs 2). The LG S30A Black 2.1 channels has 1.1 more Bluetooth version than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (5.3 vs 4.2). The LG S30A Black 2.1 channels has 79 mm more width than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (720 mm vs 641 mm). Only the LG S30A Black 2.1 channels has Wi-Fi. Audio decoders: DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital on the LG S30A Black 2.1 channels, Dolby 2.0 on the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

Number of speakers
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:2
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:5
Bluetooth version
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:5.3
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.2
Wi-Fi
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
Width
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:720 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:641 mm
Depth
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:80 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:107 mm
Height
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:63 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:66.5 mm
Soundbar weight
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:1.7 kg
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:3.8 kg
Subwoofer width
- S30A Black 2.1 channels:22 cm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:18.4 cm

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Comparison of S30A, HW-B420F/ZF
66 specifications	A LG S30A Black 2.1 channels Model S30A View product	B Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-B420F/ZF View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerKnown for one	140 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	Dolby 2.0
EqualizerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	40 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersDiffers	2	5
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Separate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LPCM, MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SpaceFit Sound functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	4.2
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	140 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	720 mm	641 mm
DepthDiffers	80 mm	107 mm
HeightDiffers	63 mm	66.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	1.7 kg	3.8 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	22 cm	18.4 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	22 cm	29.5 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	32 cm	34.6 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	4.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 kg
Brand-specific featuresidentical
LG technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	AI Sound Pro, WOW Interface	Unknown — not stated by the source
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Voice Enhancement Mode, Surround sound Expansion, One Remote Control
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	795 mm	840 mm
Package depthDiffers	385 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	295 mm	235 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.9 kg	7.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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