Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels

25specifications compared
16differ
9identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker 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 HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (2 vs 1). The Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels has 604 mm more width than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (1245 mm vs 641 mm). Only the Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels has wall mountable. Only the Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels has Wi-Fi.

Audio output channels
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:7.1.2 channels
Colour name
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Titan Black
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:Graphite Black
Wall mountable
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Bluetooth version
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.2
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:5.3
Wi-Fi
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
HDMI ports quantity
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:2
Width
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:641 mm
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:1245 mm
Depth
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:107 mm
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:125 mm

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Comparison of HW-B420F/ZF, HW-QS90H/XC
48 specifications	A Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-B420F/ZF View product	B Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-QS90H/XC View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	7.1.2 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby 2.0	DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Express, DTS 5.1, DTS:X
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 W
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	168 W
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Colour nameDiffers	Titan Black	Graphite Black
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 mode	Yes	Yes
SpaceFit Sound functionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableDiffers	No	Yes
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
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
Digital audio optical in	1	1
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	641 mm	1245 mm
DepthDiffers	107 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	66.5 mm	68.8 mm
WeightDiffers	2 kg	6.7 kg
Soundbar weightKnown for one	3.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	18.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	29.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	34.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	Voice Enhancement Mode, Surround sound Expansion, One Remote Control	SpaceFit Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Surround sound Expansion, Voice Enhancement Mode
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	840 mm	1373 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	174 mm
Package heightDiffers	235 mm	138 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.2 kg	8.9 kg

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