Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Sharp HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

23specifications compared
15differ
8identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Sharp HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 120 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (330 W vs 210 W). The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 58 mm more width than the Sharp HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (860 mm vs 802 mm). The Sharp HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 4.8 mm more depth than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (78.8 mm vs 74 mm). Audio decoders: DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0 on the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, DTS Virtual:X on the Sharp HT-SBW310 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-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

RMS rated power
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:210 W
- HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:330 W
Audio decoders
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0
- HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:DTS Virtual:X
Connectivity technology
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wireless
- HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
Width
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
- HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:802 mm
Depth
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:74 mm
- HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:78.8 mm
Height
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:54 mm
- HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:65.5 mm
Weight
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.5 kg
- HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.3 kg
Subwoofer width
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:18.1 cm
- HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:10.5 cm

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Comparison of HW-A40M/ZC, HT-SBW310
55 specifications	A Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A40M/ZC View product	B Sharp HT-SBW310 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HT-SBW310 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	2.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	210 W	330 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0	DTS Virtual:X
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.08 cm (2")
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.3 cm (5.25")
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	13.3 cm (5.25")
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AIFF	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
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
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
Poweridentical
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	60 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
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
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	860 mm	802 mm
DepthDiffers	74 mm	78.8 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	65.5 mm
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	1.3 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	18.1 cm	10.5 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	27.2 cm	37 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	34.3 cm	25.8 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.3 kg	3.43 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kit	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, HDMI
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	932 mm	880 mm
Package depthDiffers	228 mm	130 mm
Package heightDiffers	431 mm	385 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.6 kg	6.77 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
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	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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