Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels vs Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

23specifications compared
14differ
9identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels has 1.8 more Bluetooth version than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (6.0 vs 4.2). The Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 604 mm more width than the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (641 mm vs 37 mm). The Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 9.5 mm more depth than the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (107 mm vs 97.5 mm). Only the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels has wall mountable. 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 B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

Audio output channels
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:3.1.2 channels
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
Wall mountable
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:Yes
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
Connectivity technology
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:Wireless
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth version
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:6.0
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.2
Width
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:37 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:641 mm
Depth
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:97.5 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:107 mm
Height
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:21.7 mm
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:66.5 mm
Weight
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:10.9 kg
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2 kg

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Comparison of TAB8301/10, HW-B420F/ZF
63 specifications	A Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels Model TAB8301/10 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	3.1.2 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	380 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Virtual:X, DTS:X	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)	Yes	Yes
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	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	35 - 180 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	LPCM, SBC, MP3, WAV, FLAC	LPCM, MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	6.0	4.2
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	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
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	37 mm	641 mm
DepthDiffers	97.5 mm	107 mm
HeightDiffers	21.7 mm	66.5 mm
WeightDiffers	10.9 kg	2 kg
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
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
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	950 mm	840 mm
Package depthDiffers	266 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	190 mm	235 mm
Package weightDiffers	14.4 kg	7.2 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	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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