Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels vs Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

25specifications compared
15differ
10identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels has 210 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (380 W vs 170 W). The Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 27.5 W more subwoofer power consumption than the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (28 W vs 0.5 W). The Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 2.2 W more power consumption (standby) than the Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (2.7 W vs 0.5 W). 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-R430/ZG 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, OGG, WAV on the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

Audio output channels
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:3.1.2 channels
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:380 W
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:170 W
Audio formats supported
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:LPCM, SBC, MP3, WAV, FLAC
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:AAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Connectivity technology
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:Wireless
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
Subwoofer power consumption
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:0.5 W
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:28 W
Power consumption (standby)
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:0.5 W
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.7 W
Width
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:37 mm
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:907.5 mm
Depth
- TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:97.5 mm
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:53.5 mm

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Comparison of TAB8301/10, HW-R430/ZG
69 specifications	A Philips TAB8301/10 soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels Model TAB8301/10 View product	B Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-R430/ZG View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	3.1.2 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	380 W	170 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Virtual:X, DTS:X	DTS, Dolby Digital
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
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
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
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	LPCM, SBC, MP3, WAV, FLAC	AAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote support	Yes	Yes
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & 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
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power2 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	28 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	2.7 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	37 mm	907.5 mm
DepthDiffers	97.5 mm	53.5 mm
HeightDiffers	21.7 mm	70.5 mm
WeightKnown for one	10.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 kg
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	907.5 x 53.5 x 70.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	Optical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
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	965 mm
Package depthDiffers	266 mm	434 mm
Package heightDiffers	190 mm	230 mm
Package weightDiffers	14.4 kg	6.8 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	181.5 x 343 x 272 mm
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43 - 20000 Hz
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported

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