Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels vs Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

22specifications compared
16differ
6identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels has 50 W more soundbar power consumption than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (65 W vs 15 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-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels (2.7 W vs 0.5 W). The Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels has 337.5 mm more width than the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (1245 mm vs 907.5 mm). Only the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has subwoofer included. Only the Samsung HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has USB direct playback.

Audio output channels
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:7.1.2 channels
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
Subwoofer included
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:No
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
USB direct playback
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:No
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
Wi-Fi
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:Yes
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
Soundbar power consumption
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:65 W
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:15 W
Power consumption (standby)
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:0.5 W
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.7 W
Width
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:1245 mm
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:907.5 mm
Depth
- Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels:125 mm
- HW-R430/ZG soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:53.5 mm

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Comparison of HW-QS90H, HW-R430/ZG
65 specifications	A Samsung Q-series HW-QS90H Black 7.1.2 channels Model HW-QS90H 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 Music, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD	DTS, Dolby Digital
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Standard, Game Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
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")
Features2 differ
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB direct playbackDiffers	No	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, LPCM, ALAC, AIFF	AAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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
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
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby ATMOS	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	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	65 W	15 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	2.7 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	1245 mm	907.5 mm
DepthDiffers	125 mm	53.5 mm
HeightDiffers	68.8 mm	70.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	6.7 kg	1.5 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.1 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27.2 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.3 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 kg
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	907.5 x 53.5 x 70.5 mm
WeightKnown for one	6.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1373 mm	965 mm
Package depthDiffers	174 mm	434 mm
Package heightDiffers	138 mm	230 mm
Package weightDiffers	8.9 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
AirPlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	13	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Adaptive Sound, Voice Enhancement Mode, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source

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