Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels

20specifications compared
15differ
5identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 14 more speakers than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (17 vs 3). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 6.8 cm more subwoofer width than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (24.9 cm vs 18.1 cm). The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 2.3 cm more subwoofer depth than the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels (27.2 cm vs 24.9 cm). Only the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has Wi-Fi. Audio output channels: 2.1 channels on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, 7.1.2 channels on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels.

Audio output channels
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.1.2 channels
Number of speakers
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:3
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:17
Connectivity technology
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:Wired & Wireless
Wi-Fi
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Subwoofer width
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:18.1 cm
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:24.9 cm
Subwoofer depth
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:27.2 cm
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:24.9 cm
Subwoofer height
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:34.3 cm
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:25.2 cm
Subwoofer weight
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.3 kg
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:8.29 kg

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Comparison of HW-A40M/ZC, HW-Q900H
58 specifications	A Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A40M/ZC View product	B Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-Q900H View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	7.1.2 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS:X, DTS-HD, DTS 5.1, DTS Express
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
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
RMS rated powerKnown for one	210 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers	3	17
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
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
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, LPCM
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tidal
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
Auto volume levellerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant / Samsung Bixby
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Soundbar depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.8 cm
Soundbar heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 cm
Soundbar widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123.2 cm
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
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	3
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.29 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	8.29 kg
WidthKnown for one	860 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	74 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	54 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	1.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	One Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion	Samsung SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, Q-Symphony, 3D Surround Sound, Game Mode Pro, Adaptive Sound, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Night mode, Voice Enhancement Mode, Bass Boost
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	932 mm	1310 mm
Package depthDiffers	228 mm	296 mm
Package heightDiffers	431 mm	423 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.6 kg	23.8 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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