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Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026)

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 8identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) has 150 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (360 W vs 210 W). The Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) has 8 more speakers than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (11 vs 3). The Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) has 14 W more soundbar power consumption than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (39 W vs 25 W). Only the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has USB direct playback. Only the Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) has Wi-Fi.

  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 5.1.2 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 210 W
    • 360 W
  • Number of speakers
    • 3
    • 11
  • USB direct playback
    • Yes
    • No
  • Connectivity technology
    • Wireless
    • Wired & Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
    • No
    • Yes
  • Soundbar power consumption
    • 25 W
    • 39 W
  • Subwoofer power consumption
    • 25 W
    • 26 W

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Samsung

HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

Model HW-A40M/ZC

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Samsung

Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026)

Model HW-Q800H/XU

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Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers210 W360 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0DTS 5.1, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Equalizer modesKnown for oneStandard, Game Pro
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneYes
Game modeKnown for oneYes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers311
Features2 differ
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneHigh Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
USB direct playbackDiffersYesNo
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for oneYes
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFFAAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, LPCM, ALAC, AIFF
Network streaming services supportedKnown for oneTidal
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneYes
Spotify ConnectKnown for oneYes
Built-in ChromecastKnown for oneYes
Night modeKnown for oneYes
Q-SymphonyKnown for oneYes
Virtual assistantKnown for oneAmazon Alexa
Technical detailsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one1182 x 404 x 291 mm
Set weightKnown for one15.3 kg
Up-firing speakersKnown for oneYes
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2
HDMI inKnown for one1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one1
USB portKnown for oneYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
Power2 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers25 W39 W
Subwoofer power consumptionDiffers25 W26 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers860 mm1110.7 mm
DepthDiffers74 mm120 mm
HeightDiffers54 mm60.4 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one5.1 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers18.1 cm24.9 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers27.2 cm24.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers34.3 cm25.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers4.3 kg7.2 kg
WeightKnown for one1.5 kg
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)DiffersOne Remote Control, Surround sound ExpansionAdaptive Sound, Voice Enhancement Mode, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers932 mm1182 mm
Package depthDiffers228 mm291 mm
Package heightDiffers431 mm404 mm
Package weightDiffers7.6 kg15.3 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBox
Other featuresidentical
AirPlayKnown for oneYes

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