Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels vs Samsung HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels

33specifications compared
21differ
12identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 236 W more RMS rated power than the LG SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels (656 W vs 420 W). The Samsung HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the LG SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels (3 vs 1). The Samsung HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 11 W more soundbar power consumption than the LG SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels (41 W vs 30 W). Only the LG SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels has USB direct playback. Audio output channels: 3.1 channels on the LG SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels, 11.1.4 channels on the Samsung HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels.

Audio output channels
- SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:11.1.4 channels
RMS rated power
- SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels:420 W
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:656 W
USB direct playback
- SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels:Yes
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:No
Connectivity technology
- SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels:Wireless
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:Wired & Wireless
HDMI ports quantity
- SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels:1
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:3
Soundbar power consumption
- SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels:30 W
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:41 W
Subwoofer power consumption
- SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels:33 W
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:32 W
Width
- SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels:1446 mm
- HW-Q990B/TK soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:1232 mm

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Comparison of SPN5B-W, HW-Q990B/TK
76 specifications	A LG SPN5B-W Black 3.1 channels Model SPN5B-W 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	3.1 channels	11.1.4 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	420 W	656 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD	DTS 5.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Soundbar mode controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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, Bass Blast+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	Yes	Yes
Game modeKnown 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
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer RMS power	220 W	220 W
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	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
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDiffers	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackDiffers	Yes	No
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	SimpLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	AAC, SBC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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	30 W	41 W
Subwoofer power consumptionDiffers	33 W	32 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	1446 mm	1232 mm
DepthDiffers	33 mm	138 mm
HeightDiffers	150 mm	69.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	4.2 kg	7.7 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	18 cm	22 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	29 cm	41 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	39.4 cm	41.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	5.8 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
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1542 mm	1309 mm
Package depthDiffers	436 mm	277 mm
Package heightDiffers	268 mm	595 mm
Package weightDiffers	13.9 kg	28.2 kg
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	246 W
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22

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