Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 vs Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400

26specifications compared
6differ
20identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- MusicCast BAR 40:2.0 channels
- MusicCast BAR 400:6.1 channels
RMS rated power
- MusicCast BAR 40:100 W
- MusicCast BAR 400:49 W
Bluetooth version
- MusicCast BAR 40:4.2
- MusicCast BAR 400:2.0+EDR
Depth
- MusicCast BAR 40:110.5 mm
- MusicCast BAR 400:60 mm
Height
- MusicCast BAR 40:60 mm
- MusicCast BAR 400:110.5 mm

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Comparison of MusicCast BAR 40, MusicCast BAR 400
39 specifications	A Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 View product	B Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.0 channels	6.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	100 W	49 W
Audio decoders	DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II	DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Game mode	Yes	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS power	30 W	30 W
Features1 differ
Recommended usage	Home theatre	Home theatre
Product colour	Black	Black
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in display	No	No
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, MP4, RA-Lossless, WAV, WMA	AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, RA-Lossless, WAV, WMA
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
SubwooferKnown for one	2 x 50W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connection	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	2.0+EDR
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)	0.3 W	0.3 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width	980 mm	980 mm
DepthDiffers	110.5 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	60 mm	110.5 mm
Soundbar weight	2.7 kg	2.7 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41.7 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40.5 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profiles	A2DP, AVRCP	A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlay	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 W

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