Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels

27specifications compared
19differ
8identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels has 20 more speakers than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (23 vs 3). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels has 23 W more subwoofer power consumption than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (48 W vs 25 W). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels has 372 mm more width than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (1232 mm vs 860 mm). Only the Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels has Wi-Fi. Audio output channels: 2.1 channels on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, 11.1.4 channels on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels.

Audio output channels
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:11.1.4 channels
Number of speakers
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:3
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:23
Connectivity technology
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:Wired & Wireless
Wi-Fi
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:Yes
Subwoofer power consumption
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:48 W
Width
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:1232 mm
Depth
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:74 mm
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:138 mm
Height
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:54 mm
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:70.8 mm

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Comparison of HW-A40M/ZC, HW-Q990H
59 specifications	A Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A40M/ZC View product	B Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels Model HW-Q990H View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	11.1.4 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Atmos Music
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
RMS rated powerKnown for one	210 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers	3	23
Features1 differ
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spotify ConnectKnown 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
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	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	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
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1
Digital audio optical outKnown 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
Power1 differ
Subwoofer power consumptionDiffers	25 W	48 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	860 mm	1232 mm
DepthDiffers	74 mm	138 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	70.8 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.3 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	8.3 kg
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.9 cm
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.1 cm
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
WeightKnown for one	1.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	One Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion	Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound, AirPlay 2, Game Mode Pro, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, SpaceFit Sound Pro
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	932 mm	1309 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

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