Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels

28specifications compared
18differ
10identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels has 7 more speakers than the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (13 vs 6). The Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels has 43 W more soundbar power consumption than the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (65 W vs 22 W). The Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels has 0.05 W more power consumption (standby) than the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (0.5 W vs 0.45 W). Only the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has subwoofer included. Only the Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has USB direct playback.

Audio output channels
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.1.2 channels
Number of speakers
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:6
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:13
Subwoofer included
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:No
USB direct playback
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:No
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Anynet+
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
Soundbar power consumption
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:22 W
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:65 W
Power consumption (standby)
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.45 W
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:0.5 W
Width
- HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1078 mm
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:1245 mm

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Comparison of HW-M4500/ZG, HW-QS90H
71 specifications	A Samsung HW-M4500/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-M4500/ZG View product	B Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-QS90H View product
Audio2 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 Music, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard, Game Pro
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known 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	13
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 locationKnown for one	Separate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
USB direct playbackDiffers	Yes	No
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG	AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, LPCM, ALAC, AIFF
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	Anynet+	Yes
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
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
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby ATMOS
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 quantity	2	2
HDMI in	1	1
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
Power2 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers	22 W	65 W
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)Differs	0.45 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	1078 mm	1245 mm
DepthDiffers	129 mm	125 mm
HeightDiffers	47.5 mm	68.8 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	7.3 kg	6.7 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	17.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	29.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	35.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	4.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kit	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	Surround sound Expansion	Adaptive Sound, Voice Enhancement Mode, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1136 mm	1373 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	174 mm
Package heightDiffers	230 mm	138 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.7 kg	8.9 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
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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