Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels

26specifications compared
18differ
8identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels has 6 more speakers than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (11 vs 5). The Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels has 1.1 more Bluetooth version than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (5.3 vs 4.2). The Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (2 vs 1). Only the Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels has wall mountable. Only the Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels has Wi-Fi.

Audio output channels
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:5.1.2 channels
Number of speakers
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:5
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:11
Wall mountable
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:Yes
Bluetooth version
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.2
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:5.3
Wi-Fi
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:Yes
HDMI ports quantity
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:2
Width
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:641 mm
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:1110.7 mm
Depth
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:107 mm
- HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:120 mm

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Comparison of HW-B420F/ZF, HW-Q800H/XC
52 specifications	A Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-B420F/ZF View product	B Samsung HW-Q800H/XC soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels Model HW-Q800H/XC View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 W
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers	5	11
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 W
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountableDiffers	No	Yes
Colour nameKnown for one	Titan Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	LPCM, MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpaceFit Sound functionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	5.3
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	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
Poweridentical
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	641 mm	1110.7 mm
DepthDiffers	107 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	66.5 mm	60.4 mm
WeightDiffers	2 kg	5.1 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	18.4 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	29.5 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	34.6 cm	25.2 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.2 kg
Soundbar weightKnown for one	3.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	Voice Enhancement Mode, Surround sound Expansion, One Remote Control	Surround sound Expansion, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	840 mm	1182 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	291 mm
Package heightDiffers	235 mm	404 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.2 kg	15.3 kg

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