Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 14identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 40 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (210 W vs 170 W). The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 10 W more soundbar power consumption than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (25 W vs 15 W). The Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 3 W more subwoofer power consumption than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (28 W vs 25 W). Audio decoders: DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0 on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, DTS, Dolby Digital on the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels. Audio formats supported: AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, AAC, MP3, OGG, WAV on the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

  • RMS rated power
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:210 W
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:170 W
  • Audio decoders
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:DTS, Dolby Digital
  • Connectivity technology
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
  • Soundbar power consumption
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:15 W
  • Subwoofer power consumption
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:28 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.5 W
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.7 W
  • Width
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:907.5 mm
  • Depth
    • HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:74 mm
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:53.5 mm

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Comparison of HW-A40M/ZC, HW-R430/ZG
51 specifications
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels2.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers210 W170 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0DTS, Dolby Digital
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive subwoofer
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB direct playbackYesYes
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFFAAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wall mountableYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
Wi-FiNoNo
USB portYesYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio optical inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers25 W15 W
Subwoofer power consumptionDiffers25 W28 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W2.7 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers860 mm907.5 mm
DepthDiffers74 mm53.5 mm
HeightDiffers54 mm70.5 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 kg
Subwoofer width18.1 cm18.1 cm
Subwoofer depth27.2 cm27.2 cm
Subwoofer height34.3 cm34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers4.3 kg4 kg
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source907.5 x 53.5 x 70.5 mm
WeightKnown for one1.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers932 mm965 mm
Package depthDiffers228 mm434 mm
Package heightDiffers431 mm230 mm
Package weightDiffers7.6 kg6.8 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source181.5 x 343 x 272 mm
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 - 20000 Hz
Apple dockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for oneOne Remote Control, Surround sound ExpansionUnknown — not stated by the source

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