Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels

27specifications compared
20differ
7identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 12 more speakers than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (17 vs 5). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 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 Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (3 vs 1). Only the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has apple AirPlay 2 support. Only the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has spotify Connect.

Audio output channels
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.1.2 channels
Number of speakers
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:5
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:17
Apple AirPlay 2 support
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Spotify Connect
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Built-in Chromecast
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Wall mountable
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Bluetooth version
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.2
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:5.3
Wi-Fi
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes

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Comparison of HW-B420F/ZF, HW-Q900H
53 specifications	A Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-B420F/ZF View product	B Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-Q900H View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	7.1.2 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby 2.0	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS:X, DTS-HD, DTS 5.1, DTS Express
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers	5	17
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
Features5 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Colour name	Titan Black	Titan Black
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Apple AirPlay 2 supportDiffers	No	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	LPCM, MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, LPCM
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tidal
Spotify ConnectDiffers	No	Yes
Built-in ChromecastDiffers	No	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto volume levellerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant / Samsung Bixby
Wall mountableDiffers	No	Yes
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpaceFit Sound functionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Soundbar depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.8 cm
Soundbar heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 cm
Soundbar widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123.2 cm
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	3
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Soundbar weightDiffers	3.8 kg	7.29 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	8.29 kg
WidthKnown for one	641 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	107 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	66.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	Voice Enhancement Mode, Surround sound Expansion, One Remote Control	Samsung SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, Q-Symphony, 3D Surround Sound, Game Mode Pro, Adaptive Sound, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Night mode, Voice Enhancement Mode, Bass Boost
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	840 mm	1310 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	296 mm
Package heightDiffers	235 mm	423 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.2 kg	23.8 kg
Poweridentical
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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