Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 11.1.4 channels

32specifications compared
25differ
7identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 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-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 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-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 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-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 11.1.4 channels has apple AirPlay 2 support. Only the Samsung Q-series HW-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 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-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 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-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 11.1.4 channels:23
Product colour
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
- Q-series HW-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 11.1.4 channels:Black, Titanium
Colour name
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Titan Black
- Q-series HW-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 11.1.4 channels:Titanium Black
Apple AirPlay 2 support
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 11.1.4 channels:Yes
Spotify Connect
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 11.1.4 channels:Yes
Wall mountable
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 11.1.4 channels:Yes
Bluetooth version
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.2
- Q-series HW-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 11.1.4 channels:5.3

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Comparison of HW-B420F/ZF, HW-Q995GH/ZG
60 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-Q995GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 11.1.4 channels Model HW-Q995GH/ZG View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	11.1.4 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby 2.0	Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Game Pro, Surround Sound Expansion, Adaptive, Standard
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers	5	23
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
Features6 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Titanium
Colour nameDiffers	Titan Black	Titanium 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
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Chromecast, Spotify, Tidal Hifi
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Spotify ConnectDiffers	No	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown 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
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
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TÜV mark
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	2.0
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
Power1 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers	35 W	41 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
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
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Wall mounting kitKnown 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	3D Surround Sound, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound, One Remote Control, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Tap Sound
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	840 mm	1187 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	296 mm
Package heightDiffers	235 mm	412 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.2 kg	23.8 kg

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