Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs TCL Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker

22specifications compared
18differ
4identical
54known 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 TCL Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker (210 W vs 170 W). The TCL Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker has 1 more speakers than the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (4 vs 3). The Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 722 mm more width than the TCL Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker (860 mm vs 138 mm). Only the Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has subwoofer included. Only the TCL Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker has Wi-Fi.

Audio output channels
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:1.1.1 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:210 W
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:170 W
Number of speakers
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:3
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:4
Subwoofer included
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:No
Product colour
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:Metallic
Wi-Fi
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:Yes
USB port
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:No
Width
- HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:138 mm

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Comparison of HW-A40M/ZC, Z100-METAL
76 specifications	A Samsung HW-A40M/ZC soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A40M/ZC View product	B TCL Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker Model Z100-METAL View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	1.1.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	210 W	170 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 2.0, Dolby 2.0	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby MAT, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Sound pressure levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95 dB
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 W
Number of speakersDiffers	3	4
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of mid-range driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Metallic
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Detachable power cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
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
Wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Atmos
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 year(s)
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.3
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP, SBC
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB portDiffers	Yes	No
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
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	220-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Hz
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 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 & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	860 mm	138 mm
DepthDiffers	74 mm	130 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	302 mm
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	2.6 kg
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 kg
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.3 kg	0 g
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 m
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
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	932 mm	352 mm
Package depthDiffers	228 mm	179 mm
Package heightDiffers	431 mm	202 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.6 kg	2.7 kg
Package type	Box	Box
Other featuresidentical
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not included
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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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