Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Philips TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels vs Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 PACK

26specifications compared
18differ
8identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 PACK has 110 W more RMS rated power than the Philips TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels (230 W vs 120 W). The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 PACK has 40 W more soundbar speaker RMS power than the Philips TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels (100 W vs 60 W). The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 PACK has 70 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Philips TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels (130 W vs 60 W). Tweeter diameter (imperial): 1.91 cm (0.75") on the Philips TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels, 2.54 cm (1") on the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 PACK. Tweeter diameter: 1.91 cm on the Philips TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels, 2.5 mm on the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 PACK.

RMS rated power
- TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels:120 W
- MusicCast BAR 40 PACK:230 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels:60 W
- MusicCast BAR 40 PACK:100 W
Tweeter diameter (imperial)
- TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels:1.91 cm (0.75")
- MusicCast BAR 40 PACK:2.54 cm (1")
Tweeter diameter
- TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels:1.91 cm
- MusicCast BAR 40 PACK:2.5 mm
Subwoofer RMS power
- TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels:60 W
- MusicCast BAR 40 PACK:130 W
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)
- TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels:13.3 cm (5.25")
- MusicCast BAR 40 PACK:20.3 cm (8")
Width
- TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels:800 mm
- MusicCast BAR 40 PACK:980 mm
Depth
- TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels:107 mm
- MusicCast BAR 40 PACK:110.5 mm

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Comparison of TAPB405, MusicCast BAR 40 PACK
61 specifications	A Philips TAPB405 Black 2.1 channels Model TAPB405 View product	B Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 PACK View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	120 W	230 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS Virtual:X, DTS Digital Surround
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker3 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	60 W	100 W
Number of tweeter drivers	2	2
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Differs	1.91 cm (0.75")	2.54 cm (1")
Tweeter diameterDiffers	1.91 cm	2.5 mm
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.45 cm (1.75")
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.6 mm
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	3%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mid-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	5.71 cm (2.25")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	5.71 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	60 W	130 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 - 200 Hz
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Differs	13.3 cm (5.25")	20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer location	Separate	Separate
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Google Assistant	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.2	4.2
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCP versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Poweridentical
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 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 & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	800 mm	980 mm
DepthDiffers	107 mm	110.5 mm
HeightDiffers	67.5 mm	60 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.09 kg	2.7 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	30 cm	25.2 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	15 cm	41.8 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	34.3 cm	37.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	5.08 kg	12.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	880 mm	1070 mm
Package depthDiffers	490 mm	690 mm
Package heightDiffers	228 mm	370 mm
Package weightDiffers	10.4 kg	22 kg
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, SPP
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MultiroomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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