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Samsung HW-B400F

SamsungSoundbar

HW-B400F

Released April 2025.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 13 October 2026US press release of 2025-04-15 introduces the 2025 B-series and lists the HW-B400F. Release month is the announcement month. Last checked 13 October 2026.

System channel configuration
2.0
Dolby Atmos
No
Separate subwoofer included
No
HDMI eARC
No

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At a glance

Ports

  • HDMI
  • Optical
  • USB-A
  • AC power

All specs

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Audio system

System channel configuration
2.02Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sheet lists Number of Channels 2.0 with two front drivers (left, right) and one built-in woofer. Subwoofer and rear speaker sizes are N/A.
Physical drivers in the package
Not available
Physical drivers in the bar
Not available
Up-firing drivers in the package
Not available
Driver layout
Not available
Separate subwoofer included
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Included subwoofer connection
Not available
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Not available
Rear speakers included
02Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Included rear speaker connection
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
Not available
Compatible optional subwoofers
Not available
Compatible optional rear speakers
Not available
Total RMS audio output power
Not available
Total peak audio output power
Not available
Published frequency response lower limit
Not available
Published frequency response upper limit
Not available

Audio formats

Dolby Atmos
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
DTS:X
Not available
Supported audio formats
Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sheet lists Dolby 2ch and DTS 2ch as Yes. Dolby 5.1ch, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS 5.1ch and DTS-HD are No. The manual lists LPCM 2ch, Dolby Digital and DTS.
Audio formats by connection
Not available
Music file formats
MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sheet lists MP3, AAC, FLAC and WAV as Yes. OGG, ALAC and AIFF are No. The manual adds the M4A extension for AAC.
Max wired audio sample rate
Not available
Max music file sample rate
192kHz3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251124043925001/HW-B400F_ZA_WUG_01_ENG_251021.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026USB playback table: WAV (LPCM) and FLAC from 32 kHz to 192 kHz. MP3 and AAC are limited to 48 kHz. Bit depth is not stated.
Max wired audio bit depth
Not available
Max music file bit depth
Not available

Connectivity

Ports on the bar
ConnectorCountRole
HDMI1TV output with ARC
Optical1Digital audio input
USB-A1Music playback from a USB storage device
AC power1Soundbar power input
Source3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251124043925001/HW-B400F_ZA_WUG_01_ENG_251021.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bottom panel: POWER, HDMI (ARC), DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) and USB (5V 0.5A) for music files.
HDMI ARC
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
HDMI eARC
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
HDMI-CEC
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
HDMI video passthrough
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Video passthrough modes
Not available
HDR passthrough formats
Not available
VRR passthrough
Not available
ALLM passthrough
Not available
HDCP version
Not available
Bluetooth audio input
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Bluetooth version
4.22Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
Wi-Fi
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Built-in Ethernet speed
Not available

Streaming and control

Streaming protocols
Not available
Voice assistants
Not available
Built-in microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Companion apps
Not available
Companion app platforms
Not available
Multiroom audio
Not available
Remote included
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Sound processing

Sound modes
Standard, Surround2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sheet lists Surround Sound Expansion as Yes and Adaptive Sound and Game Mode as No. The manual names the two modes Standard and Surround.
Automatic room calibration
No4Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/b400f-black-hw-b400f-xyRead 13 October 2026Page lists SpaceFit Sound Pro as No.
Room calibration system
Not available
Dialogue enhancement
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Night mode
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Equalizer controls
Bass, Treble, Woofer level, 7-band graphic EQ3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251124043925001/HW-B400F_ZA_WUG_01_ENG_251021.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Woofer (bass) level -6 to +6. Treble and bass tone control in modes other than Standard. 7-band EQ at 150 Hz, 300 Hz, 600 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz, -6 to +6, in Standard mode only.
TV speaker integration
Not available

Power

Published operating power
20W5Maker product pagesamsung.com/africa_en/audio-devices/soundbar/b400f-black-hw-b400f-xaRead 13 October 2026Samsung Africa HW-B400F/XA page lists Operating Power Consumption (Main) 20 W. The Australian HW-B400F/XY page lists the same 20 W. These are regional pages. Their gross package size and weight match the US sheet. The US sheet gives no power figure.
Published standby power
0.5W5Maker product pagesamsung.com/africa_en/audio-devices/soundbar/b400f-black-hw-b400f-xaRead 13 October 2026Same page lists Stand-by Power Consumption (Main) 0.5 W. The Australian page lists 0.5 W under Power.
Published networked standby power
Not available
Power supply
Not available
Detachable rear battery life
Not available
Detachable rear charge time
Not available

Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Frequency response deviation (measured)
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Operating power (measured)
Not available
Standby power (measured)
Not available
Soundbar weight (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Soundbar dimensions
Width641Height66.5Depth107mm(25.2 × 2.6 × 4.2 in)3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251124043925001/HW-B400F_ZA_WUG_01_ENG_251021.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications page: 641.0 x 66.5 x 107.0 mm. The manual says dimensions are approximate.
Soundbar weight
2,100g(4.6 lb)3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251124043925001/HW-B400F_ZA_WUG_01_ENG_251021.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications page: 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg). The manual says weight is approximate.
Component dimensions and weight
Not available
Package dimensions
Width928Height120Depth155mm(36.5 × 4.7 × 6.1 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sheet packaging 36.54 x 4.72 x 6.1 in. Samsung Australia lists 928 x 120 x 155 mm, which agrees.
Package weight
2,900g(6.4 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sheet packaging weight 6.4 lb. Samsung Australia lists 2.9 kg gross weight.
Wall mountable
Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251124043925001/HW-B400F_ZA_WUG_01_ENG_251021.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Wall supports are built into the back of the bar. Fixing screws are not supplied.

In the box

In the box
Soundbar, Remote control, Remote batteries, Optical cable, Power cord3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251124043925001/HW-B400F_ZA_WUG_01_ENG_251021.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Components page: soundbar main unit, remote control with batteries, power cord and optical cable.
Wall mount hardware included
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026
HDMI cable included
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sheet What's in the box: HDMI cable No, optical cable Yes, wall mount kit No.
Optical cable included
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/180302/samsung-soundbar-HW-B400FZA-spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026

General

Series
B-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/b-series-soundbar-2-1-ch-subwoofer-sku-hw-b400f-zaRead 13 October 2026
Model numbers
HW-B400F/ZA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/b-series-soundbar-2-1-ch-subwoofer-sku-hw-b400f-zaRead 13 October 2026US page SKU is HW-B400F/ZA.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
15 April 20256Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 13 October 2026
Status
Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/b-series-soundbar-2-1-ch-subwoofer-sku-hw-b400f-zaRead 13 October 2026US maker page offers the model with add to cart. Current page price is $139.99, which is not the launch price.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$1196Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 13 October 2026US press release gives MSRP $119 for the HW-B400F, excluding sales tax.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/b-series-soundbar-2-1-ch-subwoofer-sku-hw-b400f-zaRead 13 October 2026
Colours
Titan Black4Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/audio-devices/soundbar/b400f-black-hw-b400f-xyRead 13 October 2026Australian page lists the colour as Titan Black. The US colour name is not stated on the US page.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251124043925001/HW-B400F_ZA_WUG_01_ENG_251021.0.pdfRead 13 October 2026US limited warranty: one year parts and labor. 90 days for commercial use.

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