Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels vs Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

12specifications compared
9differ
3identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 0.1 channels more audio output channels than the Philips SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels (2.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 204 W more RMS rated power than the Philips SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels (210 W vs 6 W). The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 490 mm more width than the Philips SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels (860 mm vs 370 mm). Only the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has subwoofer included. Only the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has wall mountable.

Audio output channels
- SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels:6 W
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:210 W
Subwoofer included
- SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels:No
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
Product colour
- SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels:Black, Brown
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
Wall mountable
- SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels:No
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
Width
- SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels:370 mm
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
Depth
- SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels:95 mm
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:74 mm
Height
- SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels:70 mm
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:54 mm

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Comparison of SPA3809W/93, HW-A40M/ZC
45 specifications	A Philips SPA3809W/93 soundbar speaker Black, Brown 2.0 channels Model SPA3809W/93 View product	B Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A40M/ZC View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.0 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	6 W	210 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Brown	Black
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF
Wall mountableDiffers	No	Yes
Recommended usageKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for one	Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	5.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	370 mm	860 mm
DepthDiffers	95 mm	74 mm
HeightDiffers	70 mm	54 mm
WeightDiffers	760 g	1.5 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.1 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27.2 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	One Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	932 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	228 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	431 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.6 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	100 - 18000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source

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