Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels vs Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

18specifications compared
12differ
6identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF 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 Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels has 1.2 more Bluetooth version than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (5.4 vs 4.2). The Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels has 125 W more soundbar power consumption than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (160 W vs 35 W). Only the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has subwoofer included. Only the Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels has wall mountable.

Audio output channels
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
Subwoofer included
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
Wall mountable
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Yes
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
Connectivity technology
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Wireless
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth version
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:5.4
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.2
Soundbar power consumption
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:160 W
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:35 W
Soundbar weight
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:1.93 kg
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:3.8 kg
Package width
- TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:370 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:840 mm

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Comparison of TAB5201/10, HW-B420F/ZF
54 specifications	A Philips TAB5201/10 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels Model TAB5201/10 View product	B Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-B420F/ZF View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.0 channels	2.1 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Virtual:X, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus	Dolby 2.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	80 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Music, Dialog Enhance	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	160 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	No	Yes
Features1 differ
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LPCM, MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SpaceFit Sound functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wall mountableDiffers	Yes	No
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.4	4.2
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	SBC	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers	160 W	35 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	641 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	107 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	66.5 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 kg
Soundbar weightDiffers	1.93 kg	3.8 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.4 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.5 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.6 cm
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Voice Enhancement Mode, Surround sound Expansion, One Remote Control
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	370 mm	840 mm
Package depthDiffers	960 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	175 mm	235 mm
Package weightDiffers	6.6 kg	7.2 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Soundbar depthKnown for one	6.73 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar heightKnown for one	9.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar widthKnown for one	76.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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