ZVOX SB380 vs Samsung HW-S40T review
The ZVOX SB380 vs Samsung HW-S40T comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, SB380 has a total rating of 4 out of 10 versus 5 for HW-S40T. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input and volume down, volume up, power, source, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the ZVOX SB380 has 3.1 versus 2.0 for the Samsung HW-S40T. The output power is different and equal to 45 W for the SB380 versus 100 W for the HW-S40T. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Only the HW-S40T has Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) does not support any one of these models. For connectivity, the SB380 received a rating of 4/10 versus 6/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the HW-S40T. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround ZVOX SB380 got a rating of 4, and Samsung HW-S40T 5 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over ZVOX SB380
- Bluetooth enabled
- App control
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4ZVOX SB380
- 5Samsung HW-S40T
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