Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 7.1.2 channels

29specifications compared
23differ
6identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 7.1.2 channels has 8 more speakers than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (13 vs 5). The Samsung Q-series HW-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 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-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 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). Only the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has subwoofer included. Only the Samsung Q-series HW-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 7.1.2 channels has apple AirPlay 2 support.

Audio output channels
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- Q-series HW-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 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-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 7.1.2 channels:13
Subwoofer included
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- Q-series HW-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 7.1.2 channels:No
Product colour
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
- Q-series HW-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 7.1.2 channels:Black, Titanium
Colour name
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Titan Black
- Q-series HW-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 7.1.2 channels:Titanium Black
Apple AirPlay 2 support
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Spotify Connect
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Wall mountable
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q-series HW-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 7.1.2 channels:Yes

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Comparison of HW-B420F/ZF, HW-QS95GH/ZG
54 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-QS95GH/ZG soundbar speaker Black, Titanium 7.1.2 channels Model HW-QS95GH/ZG View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	7.1.2 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	13
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	Yes	No
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	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
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	641 mm	1245 mm
DepthDiffers	107 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	66.5 mm	68.8 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	3.8 kg	6.7 kg
WeightKnown for one	2 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
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
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
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, Game Mode Pro
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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