Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Sharp HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels

17specifications compared
11differ
6identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 0.1 channels more audio output channels than the Sharp HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (2.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 90 W more RMS rated power than the Sharp HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (210 W vs 120 W). The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 310 mm more width than the Sharp HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels (860 mm vs 550 mm). Connectivity technology: Wireless on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, Wired & Wireless on the Sharp HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels.

Audio output channels
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:210 W
- HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:120 W
Connectivity technology
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
- HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Wired & Wireless
Width
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
- HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:550 mm
Depth
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:74 mm
- HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:91 mm
Height
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:54 mm
- HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:65 mm
Weight
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.5 kg
- HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:1.25 kg
Package width
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:932 mm
- HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:638 mm

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Comparison of HW-A40M/ZC, HT-SB121
51 specifications	A Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A40M/ZC View product	B Sharp HT-SB121 soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels Model HT-SB121 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	210 W	120 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.08 cm (2")
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
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
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UKCA/CE (RED, RoHS, ErP), REACH/PAH/SCCP
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.3
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	860 mm	550 mm
DepthDiffers	74 mm	91 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	65 mm
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	1.25 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
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	One Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	932 mm	638 mm
Package depthDiffers	228 mm	146 mm
Package heightDiffers	431 mm	128 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.6 kg	2.09 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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