Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-M460/XU soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels

29specifications compared
16differ
13identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-M460/XU soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:5.1.2 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-M460/XU soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:320 W
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:372 W
Wi-Fi
- HW-M460/XU soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:Yes
HDMI ports quantity
- HW-M460/XU soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:3
HDMI in
- HW-M460/XU soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:2
Subwoofer width
- HW-M460/XU soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:20 cm
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:20.4 cm
Subwoofer depth
- HW-M460/XU soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:37.8 cm
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:41.5 cm
Subwoofer height
- HW-M460/XU soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:39.2 cm
- HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:40 cm

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Comparison of HW-M460/XU, HW-N850
68 specifications	A Samsung HW-M460/XU soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-M460/XU View product	B Samsung HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels Model HW-N850 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	320 W	372 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS-HD, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	17.8 cm (7")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer location	Separate	Separate
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in display	No	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	Anynet+	Anynet+
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
TV stand usageKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	975 x 560 x 259 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set weightKnown for one	11.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker enclosureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Closed
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI inDiffers	1	2
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCP versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	27 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	27 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	28 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers	20 cm	20.4 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	37.8 cm	41.5 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	39.2 cm	40 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	7.2 kg	9.6 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1226 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	136 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Surround sound Expansion	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	975 mm	1292 mm
Package depthDiffers	259 mm	606 mm
Package heightDiffers	560 mm	262 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.5 kg	23.1 kg
Other features1 differ
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	17.8 cm (7")	20.3 cm (8")
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for one	40 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 - 17000 Hz
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Speaker driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported

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