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Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 25identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 60 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (270 W vs 210 W). The Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 15 W more soundbar power consumption than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (40 W vs 25 W). The Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 501 mm more package height than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (932 mm vs 431 mm). Audio decoders: DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0 on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, DTS 2.0, Dolby Audio on the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels. Audio formats supported: AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, AAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV on the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

  • RMS rated power
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:210 W
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:270 W
  • Audio decoders
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby Audio
  • Connectivity technology
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
  • Soundbar power consumption
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:40 W
  • Package height
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:431 mm
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:932 mm
  • Package weight
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:7.6 kg
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:7.8 kg

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Comparison of HW-A40M/ZC, HW-A430/ZG
39 specifications
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels2.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers210 W270 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0DTS 2.0, Dolby Audio
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakers33
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
USB direct playbackYesYes
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFFAAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV
Wall mountableYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers25 W40 W
Subwoofer power consumption25 W25 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width860 mm860 mm
Depth74 mm74 mm
Height54 mm54 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 kg
Subwoofer width18.1 cm18.1 cm
Subwoofer depth27.2 cm27.2 cm
Subwoofer height34.3 cm34.3 cm
Subwoofer weight4.3 kg4.3 kg
WeightKnown for one1.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)One Remote Control, Surround sound ExpansionOne Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion
Packaging data2 differ
Package width932 mm932 mm
Package depth228 mm228 mm
Package heightDiffers431 mm932 mm
Package weightDiffers7.6 kg7.8 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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