Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SH5B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-K430 Black 2.1 channels

29specifications compared
18differ
11identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- SH5B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:320 W
- HW-K430 Black 2.1 channels:220 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- SH5B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:200 W
- HW-K430 Black 2.1 channels:60 W
Power consumption (typical)
- SH5B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:22 W
- HW-K430 Black 2.1 channels:27 W
Power consumption (standby)
- SH5B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.5 W
- HW-K430 Black 2.1 channels:0.45 W
Width
- SH5B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:944.9 mm
- HW-K430 Black 2.1 channels:908.5 mm
Depth
- SH5B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:85 mm
- HW-K430 Black 2.1 channels:70.5 mm
Height
- SH5B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:53 mm
- HW-K430 Black 2.1 channels:53.5 mm
Soundbar weight
- SH5B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.6 kg
- HW-K430 Black 2.1 channels:2 kg

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Comparison of SH5B, HW-K430
42 specifications	A LG SH5B soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SH5B View product	B Samsung HW-K430 Black 2.1 channels Model HW-K430 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	2.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	320 W	220 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	200 W	60 W
Subwoofer location	Separate	Separate
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Audio formats supportedDiffers	FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	SimpLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	22 W	27 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.45 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	944.9 mm	908.5 mm
DepthDiffers	85 mm	70.5 mm
HeightDiffers	53 mm	53.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.6 kg	2 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.1 cm	15.5 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	25.2 cm	29.3 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	32 cm	30 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.2 kg	2.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	945.9 mm	965 mm
Package depthDiffers	223 mm	210 mm
Package heightDiffers	433 mm	454 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.1 kg	6.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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