Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels vs Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

15specifications compared
8differ
7identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 0.1 channels more audio output channels than the LG SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (2.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The LG SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels has 90 mm more width than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (731 mm vs 641 mm). The LG SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels has 104 mm more depth than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (211 mm vs 107 mm). Only the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has subwoofer included. Only the LG SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels has wall mountable.

Audio output channels
- SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
Audio decoders
- SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Dolby Digital
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Dolby 2.0
Subwoofer included
- SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
Wall mountable
- SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Yes
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
Width
- SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:731 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:641 mm
Depth
- SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:211 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:107 mm
Height
- SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:119 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:66.5 mm

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Comparison of SKM1, HW-B420F/ZF
50 specifications	A LG SKM1 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels Model SKM1 View product	B Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-B420F/ZF View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.0 channels	2.1 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital	Dolby 2.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV Sound ShareKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Bass Blast, Standard	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	No	Yes
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio formats supportedDiffers	LPCM, MP3, WMA	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 mountableDiffers	Yes	No
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	731 mm	641 mm
DepthDiffers	211 mm	107 mm
HeightDiffers	119 mm	66.5 mm
Weight	2 kg	2 kg
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.8 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.4 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.5 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.6 cm
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Voice Enhancement Mode, Surround sound Expansion, One Remote Control
LG technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	LG Sound Sync	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	840 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.2 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	1 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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