Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels vs Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

28specifications compared
20differ
8identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 586 W more RMS rated power than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (756 W vs 170 W). The Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 20 W more subwoofer power consumption than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (48 W vs 28 W). The Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has 2.2 W more power consumption (standby) than the Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels (2.7 W vs 0.5 W). Only the Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has 3D. Only the Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels has Wi-Fi.

Audio output channels
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:11.1.4 channels
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:756 W
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:170 W
3D
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:Yes
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
Wi-Fi
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:Yes
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
Subwoofer power consumption
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:48 W
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:28 W
Power consumption (standby)
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:0.5 W
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.7 W
Width
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:1232 mm
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:907.5 mm
Depth
- Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels:138 mm
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:53.5 mm

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Comparison of HW-Q990H/ZF, HW-R430/ZG
69 specifications	A Samsung Q-series HW-Q990H/ZF soundbar speaker Black 11.1.4 channels Model HW-Q990H/ZF View product	B Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-R430/ZG View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	11.1.4 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	756 W	170 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Atmos Music	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
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	23	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")
Features1 differ
Colour nameKnown for one	Titan Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM radioKnown for one	No	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
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV	AAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spotify ConnectKnown 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
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical details1 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	5.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
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
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power2 differ
Subwoofer power consumptionDiffers	48 W	28 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	19 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	2.7 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	1232 mm	907.5 mm
DepthDiffers	138 mm	53.5 mm
HeightDiffers	70.8 mm	70.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	7.3 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	8.3 kg	4 kg
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	12.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	14 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	20.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	3.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	907.5 x 53.5 x 70.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound, AirPlay 2, Game Mode Pro, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, SpaceFit Sound Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1309 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

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