Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels vs Samsung HW-R430 Black 2.1 channels

31specifications compared
19differ
12identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
- HW-R430 Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:330 W
- HW-R430 Black 2.1 channels:170 W
Soundbar power consumption
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:33 W
- HW-R430 Black 2.1 channels:15 W
Power consumption (standby)
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:0.45 W
- HW-R430 Black 2.1 channels:2.7 W
Width
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:1100 mm
- HW-R430 Black 2.1 channels:907.5 mm
Depth
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:100 mm
- HW-R430 Black 2.1 channels:70.5 mm
Height
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:59 mm
- HW-R430 Black 2.1 channels:53.5 mm
Soundbar weight
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:3.6 kg
- HW-R430 Black 2.1 channels:1.5 kg

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Comparison of HW-Q70R/XU, HW-R430
47 specifications	A Samsung HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels Model HW-Q70R/XU View product	B Samsung HW-R430 Black 2.1 channels Model HW-R430 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	3.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	330 W	170 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus	DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Features1 differ
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, AAC HE, AAC+, AAC++, AAC-LD, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, HAAC, HE-AAC, LC-AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, OGG, WAV, Wave, eAAC+	AAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Energy Star
Technical detailsidentical
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung SWA-8500S
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers	33 W	15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.45 W	2.7 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	1100 mm	907.5 mm
DepthDiffers	100 mm	70.5 mm
HeightDiffers	59 mm	53.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	3.6 kg	1.5 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	20.5 cm	18.1 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	40.3 cm	27.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	40.3 cm	34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	9.8 kg	4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	Optical
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1162 mm	965 mm
Package depthDiffers	272 mm	230 mm
Package heightDiffers	573 mm	434 mm
Package weightDiffers	16.3 kg	6.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43 - 20000 Hz
Frequency rangeKnown for one	35 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Mid-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	20.3 cm (8")	Unknown — not stated by the source

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