Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels vs Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

19specifications compared
14differ
5identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 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 TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (2 vs 1). The Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 2.2 kg more soundbar weight than the Philips TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels (3.8 kg vs 1.6 kg). Only the Philips TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels has wall mountable. Product colour: Grey on the Philips TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels, Black on the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

Product colour
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:Grey
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
Wall mountable
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:Yes
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
Connectivity technology
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:Wireless
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth version
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:5.4
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.2
HDMI ports quantity
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:2
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1
Soundbar weight
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:1.6 kg
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:3.8 kg
Subwoofer width
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:19.5 cm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:18.4 cm
Subwoofer depth
- TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels:19.5 cm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:29.5 cm

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Comparison of TAB5601/10, HW-B420F/ZF
61 specifications	A Philips TAB5601/10 soundbar speaker Grey 2.1 channels Model TAB5601/10 View product	B Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-B420F/ZF View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channels	2.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	145 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X	Dolby 2.0
Soundbar mode controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV Sound ShareKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Music, Dialog Enhance	Unknown — not stated by the source
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	290 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
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
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	40 - 150 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	13.3 cm (5.25")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Wall mountableDiffers	Yes	No
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
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
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SpaceFit Sound functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Technical detailsidentical
Soundbar depthKnown for one	9.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar heightKnown for one	6.73 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar widthKnown for one	76.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.4	4.2
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	SBC	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
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
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Soundbar weightDiffers	1.6 kg	3.8 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	19.5 cm	18.4 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	19.5 cm	29.5 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	31.6 cm	34.6 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	3.03 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	245 mm	840 mm
Package depthDiffers	920 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	485 mm	235 mm
Package weightDiffers	15.3 kg	7.2 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Carton	Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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