Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels vs Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

23specifications compared
13differ
10identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels has 170 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (380 W vs 210 W). The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 24.5 W more subwoofer power consumption than the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (25 W vs 0.5 W). The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 823 mm more width than the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (860 mm vs 37 mm). Audio output channels: 3.1.2 channels on the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels, 2.1 channels on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels. Audio formats supported: LPCM, SBC, MP3, WAV, FLAC on the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels, AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

Audio output channels
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:3.1.2 channels
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:380 W
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:210 W
Subwoofer power consumption
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:0.5 W
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
Width
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:37 mm
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
Depth
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:97.5 mm
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:74 mm
Height
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:21.7 mm
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:54 mm
Weight
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:10.9 kg
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.5 kg
Package width
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:950 mm
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:932 mm

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Comparison of TAB8301/10, HW-A40M/ZC
61 specifications	A Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels Model TAB8301/10 View product	B Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A40M/ZC View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	3.1.2 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	380 W	210 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Virtual:X, DTS:X	DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Music, Dialog Enhance	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	380 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
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of full-range driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	35 - 180 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	LPCM, SBC, MP3, WAV, FLAC	AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	6.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Power1 differ
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
Subwoofer power consumptionDiffers	0.5 W	25 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	37 mm	860 mm
DepthDiffers	97.5 mm	74 mm
HeightDiffers	21.7 mm	54 mm
WeightDiffers	10.9 kg	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
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	950 mm	932 mm
Package depthDiffers	266 mm	228 mm
Package heightDiffers	190 mm	431 mm
Package weightDiffers	14.4 kg	7.6 kg
Package type	Box	Box
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	One Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion

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