Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels

28specifications compared
20differ
8identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 236 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (270 W vs 34 W). The Samsung HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels has 6 more speakers than the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (9 vs 3). The Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 3 W more soundbar power consumption than the Samsung HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels (40 W vs 37 W). Audio output channels: 2.1 channels on the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, 3.1.2 channels on the Samsung HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels. Audio formats supported: AAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV on the Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, AAC, ALAC on the Samsung HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels.

Audio output channels
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:3.1.2 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:270 W
- HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:34 W
Number of speakers
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:3
- HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:9
Connectivity technology
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
- HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:Wireless
Soundbar power consumption
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:40 W
- HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:37 W
Subwoofer power consumption
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:25 W
- HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:28 W
Width
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:860 mm
- HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:1110.7 mm
Depth
- HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:74 mm
- HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels:120 mm

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Comparison of HW-A430/ZG, HW-Q600H/ZF
48 specifications	A Samsung HW-A430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-A430/ZG View product	B Samsung HW-Q600H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1.2 channels Model HW-Q600H/ZF View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	3.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	270 W	34 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 2.0, Dolby Audio	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers	3	9
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WAV	AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, AAC, ALAC
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.3
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
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
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers	40 W	37 W
Subwoofer power consumptionDiffers	25 W	28 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	860 mm	1110.7 mm
DepthDiffers	74 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	60.4 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	1.5 kg	4.8 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	18.1 cm	20.5 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	27.2 cm	30.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	34.3 cm	35.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.3 kg	5.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Optical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	932 mm	1182 mm
Package depthDiffers	228 mm	272 mm
Package heightDiffers	932 mm	468 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.8 kg	13.2 kg
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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