Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels vs Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 9identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels has 0.9 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (3.0 channels vs 2.1 channels). The Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels has 435 W more soundbar power consumption than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (450 W vs 15 W). The Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels has 1.3 W more power consumption (standby) than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (4 W vs 2.7 W). Only the Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels has 3D. Only the Samsung HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels has Wi-Fi.

  • Audio output channels
    • HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:3.0 channels
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
  • Audio decoders
    • HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:DTS, Dolby Digital
  • Product colour
    • HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Titanium
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
  • 3D
    • HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Yes
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Yes
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
  • USB port
    • HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:No
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
  • Soundbar power consumption
    • HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:450 W
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:15 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • HW-MS6500/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:4 W
    • HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.7 W

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Comparison of HW-MS6500/ZG, HW-R430/ZG
62 specifications
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers3.0 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1DTS, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Surround modes quantityKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive subwoofer
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer locationKnown for oneBuilt-inUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersTitaniumBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, ALACAAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneAnynet+Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one1373 x 148 x 228 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Set weightKnown for one8.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
USB portDiffersNoYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers450 W15 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs4 W2.7 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1160 mm907.5 mm
DepthDiffers168 mm53.5 mm
HeightDiffers80 mm70.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers6.5 kg1.5 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.1 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.2 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 kg
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source907.5 x 53.5 x 70.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1373 mm965 mm
Package depthDiffers228 mm434 mm
Package heightDiffers148 mm230 mm
Package weightDiffers8.27 kg6.8 kg
Other features1 differ
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source181.5 x 343 x 272 mm
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Soundbar frequency rangeDiffers38 - 20 Hz43 - 20000 Hz
Apple dockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Frequency rangeKnown for one38 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for oneDistortion Cancellation, Surround sound ExpansionUnknown — not stated by the source

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