Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs TCL Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker

23specifications compared
21differ
2identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 1 more speakers than the TCL Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker (5 vs 4). The TCL Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker 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 B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the TCL Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker (1 vs 0). Only the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has audio Return Channel (ARC). Only the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has subwoofer included.

Audio output channels
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:1.1.1 channels
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:No
Number of speakers
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:5
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:4
Subwoofer included
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:No
Product colour
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:Metallic
Connectivity technology
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:Wireless
Bluetooth version
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.2
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:5.3
Wi-Fi
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker:Yes

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Comparison of HW-B420F/ZF, Z100-METAL
77 specifications	A Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-B420F/ZF View product	B TCL Z100 Wireless Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Speaker Model Z100-METAL View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	1.1.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby 2.0	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby MAT, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Differs	Yes	No
Sound pressure levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95 dB
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 W
Number of speakersDiffers	5	4
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of mid-range driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	Yes	No
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Metallic
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Detachable power cordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Colour nameKnown for one	Titan Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpaceFit Sound functionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Atmos
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 year(s)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	5.3
Bluetooth codecKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP, SBC
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical inDiffers	1	0
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Hz
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	641 mm	138 mm
DepthDiffers	107 mm	130 mm
HeightDiffers	66.5 mm	302 mm
WeightDiffers	2 kg	2.6 kg
Soundbar weightDiffers	3.8 kg	2.6 kg
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 g
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 m
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 content1 differ
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Remote control includedDiffers	Yes	No
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	840 mm	352 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	179 mm
Package heightDiffers	235 mm	202 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.2 kg	2.7 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Other featuresidentical
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not included
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Voice Enhancement Mode, Surround sound Expansion, One Remote Control	Unknown — not stated by the source

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