Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels

30specifications compared
22differ
8identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels has 18 more speakers than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (23 vs 5). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 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-Q990H Black 11.1.4 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-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels has apple AirPlay 2 support. Only the Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels has spotify Connect.

Audio output channels
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:11.1.4 channels
Number of speakers
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:5
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:23
Apple AirPlay 2 support
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:Yes
Spotify Connect
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:Yes
Wall mountable
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:Yes
Bluetooth version
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.2
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:5.3
Wi-Fi
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:Yes
HDMI ports quantity
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1
- Q-series HW-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels:3

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Comparison of HW-B420F/ZF, HW-Q990H
58 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-Q990H Black 11.1.4 channels Model HW-Q990H View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	11.1.4 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby 2.0	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Atmos Music
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
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers	5	23
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Features4 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Colour name	Titan Black	Titan Black
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spotify ConnectDiffers	No	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountableDiffers	No	Yes
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpaceFit Sound functionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 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	1232 mm
DepthDiffers	107 mm	138 mm
HeightDiffers	66.5 mm	70.8 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	3.8 kg	7.3 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	8.3 kg
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.9 cm
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.1 cm
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
WeightKnown for one	2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	Voice Enhancement Mode, Surround sound Expansion, One Remote Control	Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound, AirPlay 2, Game Mode Pro, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, SpaceFit Sound Pro
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	840 mm	1309 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	296 mm
Package heightDiffers	235 mm	423 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.2 kg	23.8 kg

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