Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels vs Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

20specifications compared
13differ
7identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 5.79 kg more soundbar weight than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (7.29 kg vs 1.5 kg). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has 6.8 cm more subwoofer width than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (24.9 cm vs 18.1 cm). The Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 2.3 cm more subwoofer depth than the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels (27.2 cm vs 24.9 cm). Only the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels has Wi-Fi. Audio output channels: 7.1.2 channels on the Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels, 2.1 channels on the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels.

Audio output channels
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.1.2 channels
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
Wi-Fi
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
Soundbar weight
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.29 kg
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.5 kg
Subwoofer width
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:24.9 cm
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:18.1 cm
Subwoofer depth
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:24.9 cm
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:27.2 cm
Subwoofer height
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:25.2 cm
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:34.3 cm
Subwoofer weight
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:8.29 kg
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4 kg
Package width
- Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels:1310 mm
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:965 mm

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Comparison of HW-Q900H, HW-R430/ZG
68 specifications	A Samsung Q-series HW-Q900H Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-Q900H View product	B Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-R430/ZG View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	7.1.2 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS:X, DTS-HD, DTS 5.1, DTS Express	DTS, Dolby Digital
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Game modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Woofer diameter (subwoofer)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Separate	Unknown — not stated by the source
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, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, LPCM	AAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Colour nameKnown for one	Titan Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Tidal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spotify ConnectKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in ChromecastKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto volume levellerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant / Samsung Bixby	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Soundbar depthKnown for one	13.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar heightKnown for one	7.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar widthKnown for one	123.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	5.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	907.5 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	53.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	7.29 kg	1.5 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	24.9 cm	18.1 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	24.9 cm	27.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	25.2 cm	34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.29 kg	4 kg
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	907.5 x 53.5 x 70.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1310 mm	965 mm
Package depthDiffers	296 mm	434 mm
Package heightDiffers	423 mm	230 mm
Package weightDiffers	23.8 kg	6.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	181.5 x 343 x 272 mm
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43 - 20000 Hz
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	17	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Samsung SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, Q-Symphony, 3D Surround Sound, Game Mode Pro, Adaptive Sound, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Night mode, Voice Enhancement Mode, Bass Boost	Unknown — not stated by the source

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