Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels

27specifications compared
19differ
8identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels 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 HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels has 8 more speakers than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (11 vs 3). The Samsung HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels 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-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels has Wi-Fi. Audio output channels: 2.1 channels on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, 5.1.2 channels on the Samsung HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels.

Audio output channels
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:5.1.2 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:210 W
- HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:360 W
Number of speakers
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:3
- HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:11
Connectivity technology
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
- HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:Wired & Wireless
Wi-Fi
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:Yes
Soundbar power consumption
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
- HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:39 W
Subwoofer power consumption
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
- HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:26 W
Width
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
- HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:1110.7 mm

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Comparison of HW-A40M/ZC, HW-Q800H/ZF
49 specifications	A Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A40M/ZC View product	B Samsung HW-Q800H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels Model HW-Q800H/ZF View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	210 W	360 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0	DTS 5.1, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers	3	11
Featuresidentical
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Amazon Alexa
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.3
Wi-FiDiffers	No	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
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers	25 W	39 W
Subwoofer power consumptionDiffers	25 W	26 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	860 mm	1110.7 mm
DepthDiffers	74 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	60.4 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	18.1 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	27.2 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	34.3 cm	25.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.3 kg	7.2 kg
WeightKnown for one	1.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	932 mm	1182 mm
Package depthDiffers	228 mm	291 mm
Package heightDiffers	431 mm	404 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.6 kg	15.3 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	One Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion	Unknown — not stated by the source

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