Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 12identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 10 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (270 W vs 260 W). The Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 3 more speakers than the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (6 vs 3). The Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 18 W more soundbar power consumption than the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (40 W vs 22 W). Audio decoders: DTS 2.0, Dolby Audio on the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, Dolby 2.0, DTS 2.0 on the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels. Audio formats supported: AAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV on the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG on the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

  • RMS rated power
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:270 W
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:260 W
  • Audio decoders
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby Audio
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Dolby 2.0, DTS 2.0
  • Number of speakers
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:3
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:6
  • Audio formats supported
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:AAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG
  • Soundbar power consumption
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:40 W
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:22 W
  • Subwoofer power consumption
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:28 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.5 W
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.45 W
  • Width
    • HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
    • HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1078 mm

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Comparison of HW-A430/ZG, HW-M4500/ZG
61 specifications
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels2.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers270 W260 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS 2.0, Dolby AudioDolby 2.0, DTS 2.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surround modes quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Soundbar speaker1 differ
ImpedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
Number of speakersDiffers36
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130 W
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Bass reflexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSeparate
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
USB direct playbackYesYes
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAVAAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1136 x 230 x 450 mm
Set weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 kg
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB portYesYes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical in11
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers40 W22 W
Subwoofer power consumptionDiffers25 W28 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.45 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers860 mm1078 mm
DepthDiffers74 mm129 mm
HeightDiffers54 mm47.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers1.5 kg7.3 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers18.1 cm17.9 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers27.2 cm29.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers34.3 cm35.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers4.3 kg4.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneOpticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)DiffersOne Remote Control, Surround sound ExpansionSurround sound Expansion
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers932 mm1136 mm
Package depthDiffers228 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers932 mm230 mm
Package weightDiffers7.8 kg9.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 - 20000 Hz
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 - 20 Hz

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