Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels vs Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels

28specifications compared
21differ
7identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels has 260 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels (330 W vs 70 W). The Samsung HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels has 0.7 more Bluetooth version than the Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels (6.0 vs 5.3). The Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the Samsung HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels (2 vs 0). Only the Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels has audio Return Channel (ARC). Only the Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels has enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC).

Audio output channels
- HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:7.1.2 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels:70 W
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:330 W
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
- HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels:No
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
- HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels:No
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Subwoofer included
- HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels:No
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Product colour
- HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels:White
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:Black
Bluetooth version
- HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels:6.0
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:5.3
HDMI ports quantity
- HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels:0
- HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels:2

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Comparison of HW-LS51H/XU, HW-QS90H/XC
53 specifications	A Samsung HW-LS51H/XU soundbar speaker White 2.0 channels Model HW-LS51H/XU View product	B Samsung HW-QS90H/XC soundbar speaker Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-QS90H/XC View product
Audio5 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.0 channels	7.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	70 W	330 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos Music, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus	DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Express, DTS 5.1, DTS:X
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Standard, Music	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Differs	No	Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Differs	No	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	70 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	168 W
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
USB direct playbackKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, LPCM, ALAC, AIFF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Tidal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Q-Symphony	Yes	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Vietnam	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Graphite Black
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
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby ATMOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	290 x 355 x 164 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set weightKnown for one	3.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Up-firing speakersKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	6.0	5.3
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
HDMI inDiffers	0	1
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	0	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Poweridentical
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	251 mm	1245 mm
DepthDiffers	137 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	283.5 mm	68.8 mm
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	6.7 kg
Soundbar weightKnown for one	2.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	Adaptive Sound, Voice Enhancement Mode, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro	SpaceFit Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Surround sound Expansion, Voice Enhancement Mode
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	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	290 mm	1373 mm
Package depthDiffers	164 mm	174 mm
Package heightDiffers	355 mm	138 mm
Package weightDiffers	3.6 kg	8.9 kg
Other featuresidentical
AirPlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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