Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels vs Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 6identical
  • 40known 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 TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (2.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 130 W more RMS rated power than the Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (210 W vs 80 W). The Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels has 135 W more soundbar power consumption than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (160 W vs 25 W). Only the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has subwoofer included.

  • Audio output channels
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:80 W
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:210 W
  • Subwoofer included
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
  • Soundbar power consumption
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:160 W
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
  • Package width
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:370 mm
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:932 mm
  • Package depth
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:960 mm
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:228 mm
  • Package height
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:175 mm
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:431 mm
  • Package weight
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:6.6 kg
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:7.6 kg

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Comparison of TAB5201/10, HW-A40M/ZC
55 specifications
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.0 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers80 W210 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Virtual:X, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital PlusDTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0
Equalizer modesKnown for oneMusic, Dialog EnhanceUnknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one160 WUnknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one8 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffersNoYes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableYesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF
Technical detailsidentical
Soundbar depthKnown for one6.73 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar heightKnown for one9.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar widthKnown for one76.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth codecKnown for oneSBCUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portYesYes
Digital audio optical inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers160 W25 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Soundbar weightKnown for one1.93 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source860 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source74 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.1 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.2 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Wall mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers370 mm932 mm
Package depthDiffers960 mm228 mm
Package heightDiffers175 mm431 mm
Package weightDiffers6.6 kg7.6 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOne Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion

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