Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels vs Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40

18specifications compared
10differ
8identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels has 1.1 channels more audio output channels than the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 (3.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The Samsung HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels has 230 W more RMS rated power than the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 (330 W vs 100 W). The Samsung HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 (2 vs 1). Audio decoders: DTS 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus on the Samsung HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels, DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II on the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40.

Audio output channels
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
- MusicCast BAR 40:2.0 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:330 W
- MusicCast BAR 40:100 W
HDMI ports quantity
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:2
- MusicCast BAR 40:1
Power consumption (standby)
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:0.45 W
- MusicCast BAR 40:0.3 W
Width
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:1100 mm
- MusicCast BAR 40:980 mm
Depth
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:100 mm
- MusicCast BAR 40:110.5 mm
Height
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:59 mm
- MusicCast BAR 40:60 mm
Soundbar weight
- HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:3.6 kg
- MusicCast BAR 40:2.7 kg

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Comparison of HW-Q70R/XU, MusicCast BAR 40
52 specifications	A Samsung HW-Q70R/XU soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels Model HW-Q70R/XU View product	B Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	3.1 channels	2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	330 W	100 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus	DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Mid-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	20.3 cm (8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
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, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, MP4, RA-Lossless, WAV, WMA
Recommended usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home theatre
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	33 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	28 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.45 W	0.3 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	1100 mm	980 mm
DepthDiffers	100 mm	110.5 mm
HeightDiffers	59 mm	60 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	3.6 kg	2.7 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	20.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	40.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	40.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	9.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	1162 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	272 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	573 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	16.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one	35 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 m
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Technical detailsidentical
SubwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 50W
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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