Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels

23specifications compared
18differ
5identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels has 10 more speakers than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (13 vs 3). The Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels has 40 W more soundbar power consumption than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (65 W vs 25 W). The Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels has 385 mm more width than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (1245 mm vs 860 mm). Only the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has subwoofer included. Only the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has USB direct playback.

Audio output channels
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- Q-series HW-QS90H 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-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:13
Subwoofer included
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:No
USB direct playback
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:No
Connectivity technology
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:Wired & Wireless
Wi-Fi
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Soundbar power consumption
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:65 W
Width
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:1245 mm

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Comparison of HW-A40M/ZC, HW-QS90H
54 specifications	A Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A40M/ZC View product	B Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-QS90H View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	7.1.2 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0	Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard, Game Pro
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known 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	13
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
USB direct playbackDiffers	Yes	No
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF	AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, LPCM, ALAC, AIFF
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tidal
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
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
Wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby ATMOS
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	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
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
Power1 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers	25 W	65 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	860 mm	1245 mm
DepthDiffers	74 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	68.8 mm
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	6.7 kg
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.7 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	18.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	27.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	34.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	4.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kit	Yes	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	One Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion	Adaptive Sound, Voice Enhancement Mode, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	932 mm	1373 mm
Package depthDiffers	228 mm	174 mm
Package heightDiffers	431 mm	138 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.6 kg	8.9 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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