Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Sharp HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

22specifications compared
16differ
6identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 1 W more soundbar power consumption than the Sharp HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (25 W vs 24 W). The Sharp HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 35 W more subwoofer power consumption than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (60 W vs 25 W). The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 310 mm more width than the Sharp HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (860 mm vs 550 mm). Audio formats supported: AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, MP3, WAV on the Sharp HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels. Connectivity technology: Wireless on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, Wired & Wireless on the Sharp HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

Connectivity technology
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
- HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
Soundbar power consumption
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
- HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:24 W
Subwoofer power consumption
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
- HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:60 W
Width
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
- HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:550 mm
Depth
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:74 mm
- HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:91 mm
Height
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:54 mm
- HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:65 mm
Weight
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.5 kg
- HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.25 kg
Subwoofer width
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:18.1 cm
- HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:15 cm

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Comparison of HW-A40M/ZC, HT-SBW121
50 specifications	A Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A40M/ZC View product	B Sharp HT-SBW121 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HT-SBW121 View product
Audioidentical
Audio output channels	2.1 channels	2.1 channels
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Voice, Movie, Sport, Game, Night, Music, Custom
RMS rated powerKnown for one	210 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for one	DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of full-range driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Full-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.08 cm (2")
Number of speakersKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.4 cm (4.5")
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF	MP3, WAV
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UKCA/CE (RED, RoHS, ErP), REACH/PAH/SCCP
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.3
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Power2 differ
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
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers	25 W	24 W
Subwoofer power consumptionDiffers	25 W	60 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	860 mm	550 mm
DepthDiffers	74 mm	91 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	65 mm
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	1.25 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	18.1 cm	15 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	27.2 cm	20.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	34.3 cm	25.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.3 kg	1.65 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	932 mm	645 mm
Package depthDiffers	228 mm	220 mm
Package heightDiffers	431 mm	385 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.6 kg	5.15 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	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
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	One Remote Control, Surround sound Expansion	Unknown — not stated by the source

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