Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips HTL2163B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-H430 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

21specifications compared
13differ
8identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- HTL2163B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:120 W
- HW-H430 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:290 W
Audio decoders
- HTL2163B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Dolby Digital
- HW-H430 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Dolby Digital, DTS
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- HTL2163B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:60 W
- HW-H430 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:160 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- HTL2163B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:60 W
- HW-H430 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:130 W
Connectivity technology
- HTL2163B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
- HW-H430 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
Power consumption (typical)
- HTL2163B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:20 W
- HW-H430 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:30 W
Power consumption (standby)
- HTL2163B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.5 W
- HW-H430 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.45 W
Soundbar weight
- HTL2163B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.93 kg
- HW-H430 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.94 kg

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of HTL2163B/78, HW-H430
45 specifications	A Philips HTL2163B/78 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HTL2163B/78 View product	B Samsung HW-H430 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-H430 View product
Audio2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	120 W	290 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital, DTS
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	60 W	160 W
ImpedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter impedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Passive subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	60 W	130 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	45 - 200 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Featuresidentical
Recommended usageKnown for one	TV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Virtual surroundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	110-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	20 W	30 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.45 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Soundbar weightDiffers	1.93 kg	1.94 kg
Subwoofer weightDiffers	2.6 kg	5.45 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	5.1 kg	10.4 kg
Other features3 differ
Soundbar dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	843 x 60 x 52 mm	906 x 45 x 70 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	400 x 349 x 292 mm	982 x 462 x 246 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	165 x 295 x 240 mm	178 x 295 x 360 mm
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More soundbar speakers comparisons

All soundbar speakers comparisons