Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels

25specifications compared
17differ
8identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 1 more surround modes quantity than the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels (5 vs 4). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 11 more speakers than the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (17 vs 6). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (3 vs 2). Audio output channels: 2.1 channels on the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels, 7.1.2 channels on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels.

Audio output channels
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.1.2 channels
Surround modes quantity
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:5
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:4
Number of speakers
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:6
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:17
HDMI ports quantity
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:3
HDMI in
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:2
Soundbar weight
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:7.3 kg
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.29 kg
Subwoofer width
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:17.9 cm
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:24.9 cm
Subwoofer depth
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:29.9 cm
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:24.9 cm

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Comparison of HW-M4500/ZG, HW-Q900H
75 specifications	A Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-M4500/ZG View product	B Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-Q900H View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	7.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	260 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby 2.0, DTS 2.0	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS:X, DTS-HD, DTS 5.1, DTS Express
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surround modes quantityDiffers	5	4
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
ImpedanceKnown for one	6 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersDiffers	6	17
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	130 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer location	Separate	Separate
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, LPCM
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Anynet+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Titan Black
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tidal
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto volume levellerKnown 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 mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	1136 x 230 x 450 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set weightKnown for one	9.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.8 cm
Soundbar heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 cm
Soundbar widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123.2 cm
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI inDiffers	1	2
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectivityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.3
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	22 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	28 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	22 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthKnown for one	1078 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	129 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	47.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar weightDiffers	7.3 kg	7.29 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.9 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	29.9 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	35.3 cm	25.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.6 kg	8.29 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	Surround sound Expansion	Samsung SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, Q-Symphony, 3D Surround Sound, Game Mode Pro, Adaptive Sound, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Night mode, Voice Enhancement Mode, Bass Boost
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1136 mm	1310 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	296 mm
Package heightDiffers	230 mm	423 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.7 kg	23.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one	45 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for one	45 - 20 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source

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