Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels vs Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-A430/ZG 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-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 190 W more RMS rated power than the Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (270 W vs 80 W). The Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels has 120 W more soundbar power consumption than the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (160 W vs 40 W). Only the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has subwoofer included. Connectivity technology: Wireless on the Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels, Wired & Wireless on the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

  • Audio output channels
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:80 W
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:270 W
  • Subwoofer included
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
  • Connectivity technology
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Wireless
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
  • Soundbar power consumption
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:160 W
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:40 W
  • Soundbar weight
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:1.93 kg
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.5 kg
  • Package width
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:370 mm
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:932 mm
  • Package depth
    • TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:960 mm
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:228 mm

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Comparison of TAB5201/10, HW-A430/ZG
54 specifications
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.0 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers80 W270 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Virtual:X, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital PlusDTS 2.0, Dolby Audio
Equalizer modesKnown for oneMusic, Dialog EnhanceUnknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
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
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffersNoYes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV
Wall mountableYesYes
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical in11
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
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers160 W40 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
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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
Soundbar weightDiffers1.93 kg1.5 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
Wall mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOne Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers370 mm932 mm
Package depthDiffers960 mm228 mm
Package heightDiffers175 mm932 mm
Package weightDiffers6.6 kg7.8 kg

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