Samsung Sound Tower ST40F vs Logitech Z533

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FSingle powered portable cabinet with two woofers and two ¾-inch tweeters

Logitech Z5332.1: two satellite speakers and a subwoofer, with a wired control pod

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Driver configuration from Samsung’s feature text; no unstated channel count or measured sound dispersion is inferred.

Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification

Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Included units and accessories

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FOne Sound Tower main unit, power cord and battery

Logitech Z533Two satellite speakers, subwoofer, 3.5 mm audio cable and user documentation; the wired control pod is part of the system

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Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · The guide’s component list names these items. Microphone is not included; group-play RCA cables are not supplied.

Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · RCA cable not included.

Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)

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Audio inputs

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FBluetooth; USB music playback; 3.5 mm AUX; RCA group-play audio input; two microphone inputs, with one switchable to guitar

Logitech Z533One 3.5 mm input and one RCA input on the back of the subwoofer, plus a 3.5 mm input on the control pod

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · The rear MIC2/GUITAR switch selects the second input’s use. Microphones and group-play audio cables are not included.

Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · Analogue only: no Bluetooth, USB or optical input. The setup guide says two devices can be connected at the same time through the RCA and 3.5 mm inputs on the back of the subwoofer, switching by pausing one device and playing from the other. The provided 3.5 mm cable fits either the rear jack or the control-pod jack. RCA cable not included. Input impedance 8 kΩ (support '8k Ohm'). The shop's '(up to 1080p)' note next to the 3.5 mm count is a page error and is not recorded.

Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)

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Audio output and basis

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FMaximum amplifier output: 160 W on AC mains; 80 W on battery

Logitech Z53360 W RMS total (120 W peak): subwoofer 30 W + satellites 2 × 15 W

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · The English guide explicitly calls these maximum amplifier outputs, not RMS or continuous measurements. Unplugging mains reduces the output level.

Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS/peak ratings; the per-component split is given for RMS only; load and distortion basis not published.

Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications

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Power supply

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FAC mains via supplied power cord; rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery

Logitech Z533Mains AC via the power plug (2 m power cable); Logitech lists the power adapter as 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · The battery charges automatically when the AC cord is connected. Exact mains input rating is on the product label; no voltage range is inferred.

Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · Whether the supply is internal or an in-line adapter, consumption and regional plug type are not published. UK (980-001055, named 'Black-UK') and US (980-001053) are separate part numbers.

Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)

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Main speaker dimensions

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F303 × 620 × 310 mm

Logitech Z533Each satellite: 170 × 100 × 85 mm; subwoofer: 265 × 255 × 195 mm; control pod: 55 × 72 × 72 mm (H × W × D)

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Width × height × depth; manufacturer says dimensions are approximate.

Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · The UK/US shop pages omit the unit on the subwoofer width; 255 mm is from the support specification table.

Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

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App minimum OS versions

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FConflicting evidence

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

The UK page gives Android 8+/iOS 13+ in one footnote and Android 6+/iOS 10+ in another. The English guide gives Android 6+/iOS 13+. App-version scope is not resolved. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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USB audio file formats

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FMP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-supported decoding formats; USB file-system and format limits remain in the guide.

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes

Logitech Z533

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Auracast broadcast audio

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FYes

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · The guide’s wireless grouping notes restrict the supported Sound Tower family to ST40F/ST50F; playback quality depends on the Bluetooth environment.

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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Battery life

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FUp to 12 hours

Logitech Z533Not verified

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Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Samsung’s page footnote tests with lighting off and volume 12–13; no percentage scale is specified. Actual play time varies with use conditions.

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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Battery capacity

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FRated: 4,650 mAh / 33.48 Wh; typical: 4,700 mAh / 33.84 Wh

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Nominal voltage 7.2 V; rated and typical figures are separate manufacturer declarations, not interchangeable.

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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Replaceable battery

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FYes

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Samsung’s exact product specification lists the battery as replaceable. Follow the guide’s battery safety and replacement instructions.

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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Battery chemistry

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FLithium-ion

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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Bluetooth

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FYes

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes

Logitech Z533

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Bluetooth version

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

The inspected exact UK product table and linked guide establish Bluetooth but do not name its version. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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Enclosure

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z533Subwoofer: front-facing, fabric-lined

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

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Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification

Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery charge time

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FLess than 3.5 hours

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer upper-bound claim; the guide says charge time varies with use conditions. This is not an exact 3.5-hour measurement.

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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Bluetooth codecs

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FSBC, AAC

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes

Logitech Z533

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Controls

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z533Power/volume knob and bass control on the wired control pod

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

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Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · The volume knob also switches the system on and off; bass is adjusted with a slider on the side of the pod. Headphone volume can be adjusted from the control pod or the audio source. Control pod weight 200 g (shop and support).

Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Satellite driver size

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z53366 mm (2.6 in) per satellite

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

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Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Frequency response

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z53355 Hz–20 kHz

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer range; tolerance (dB) not published.

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

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Group Play

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FWired RCA Group Play; wireless groups of up to ten MX-ST40F/MX-ST50F units

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Additional units and RCA cables are separate. Wireless Group Play and two-unit stereo are separate modes.

Logitech Z533

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Headphone output

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z533Headphone jack on the control pod

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

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Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification

Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Input sensitivity

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z533Satellite 450 mV; subwoofer 200 mV

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · As published in the support table ('Satellite 450mV, Subwoffer 200mV'); input impedance 8 kΩ.

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Water-resistance rating

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FIPX4

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Splash/light-rain resistance; rinse residue and dry after wetting. Not advised for beach or pool use. No dust-resistance level is established by the X.

Logitech Z533

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Lighting

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FParty Lights+

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Feature text says five customisable light modes, while the specification table says six and the guide names Festival, Energetic, Delight, Chill, Focus and Sports, plus Off. The mode-count disagreement is retained.

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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Lighting mode count

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FConflicting evidence

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Samsung’s UK feature text says five customisable modes; its table says six and the guide lists six named presets plus Off. No single supported count is resolved. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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Maximum sound pressure level

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z533>97 dBA

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · Logitech support specification, 'Sound Pressure Level (SPL Max)'; measurement distance and signal are not stated.

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

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Declared overall power consumption

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F40 W

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · English guide label: Overall Power Consumption. No operating test/mode is specified; this is not a measured running-cost input.

Logitech Z533

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Published security-update end

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F31 December 2030

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Samsung’s exact UK specification table states this date; no extension or remaining-support calculation is inferred.

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes

Logitech Z533

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Signal-to-noise ratio

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z533Subwoofer 80 dB, A-weighted; satellites 80 dB, A-weighted

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes

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Control app

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FSamsung Sound Tower app

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification

Logitech Z533

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Sound features

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FThree bass modes; four sound modes; four DJ effects; twelve sampler sounds

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Counts refer to distinct named feature families, not equivalent controls.

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes

Logitech Z533

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Declared standby consumption

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F0.3 W page standby; 2.0 W guide overall standby

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Different source labels and unstated operating/network conditions are retained without treating the figures as same-basis measurements.

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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Wireless stereo

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FTwo same-model Sound Tower units

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · The guide identifies MAIN as left and SUB as right. A second speaker is required and is not included.

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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USB power output

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F5 V / 1.0 A

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · The guide says a phone connected to the USB port can be charged. No charging protocol or derived wattage is inferred.

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

Logitech Z533

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Warranty

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z533UK: 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty; US: 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · As stated in the specifications of the UK (en-gb) and US (en-us) Logitech shop pages; the regional terms differ.

Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Satellite weight

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z5330.525 kg

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

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Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · 525 g listed under the component 'Satellite' (with the per-satellite 170 × 100 × 85 mm) in the UK/US shop dimensions and the support table.

Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Subwoofer weight

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z5334 kg

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

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Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer only: shop 4 kg, support 4000 g (141 ounce).

Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Built-in wheels

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNo

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes

Logitech Z533

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Woofer size

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Logitech Z5335.25 in

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech Z533

Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer driver (133 mm).

Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide

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Speaker weight

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F12.73 kg

Logitech Z533Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer product weight; not shipping weight. Guide says weight is approximate.

Logitech Z533

No total system weight is published; Logitech lists the satellite (525 g), subwoofer (4 kg) and control pod (200 g) separately. No figure is summed. · Manufacturer specification

Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

What it brings

Mains operation and a replaceable rechargeable battery provide two power options, with their different maximum output ratings kept explicit.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Bluetooth, USB music, analogue inputs and two microphone jacks support several source and performance setups.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Two matching units can form a wireless stereo pair, while wireless Group Play supports up to ten supported Sound Towers.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The 160 W headline is a maximum amplifier claim on mains. Battery output is listed as 80 W, and neither figure is an independent loudness measurement.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The 12-hour battery claim was tested with lights off at volume 12–13; actual use can differ.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Samsung’s documents disagree about the number of lighting modes and the app’s minimum Android/iOS versions, so those details remain unresolved.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Logitech Z533

What it brings

RCA and 3.5 mm inputs let a TV or console and a computer stay connected together without re-plugging.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
A dedicated bass control and a headphone jack are on the wired control pod.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

No Bluetooth or USB audio input is listed, and the RCA cable is not supplied.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The subwoofer footprint (255 × 195 mm) adds to the space needed for the satellites and pod.
Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for Samsung Sound Tower ST40F and Logitech Z533
Specification	Samsung Sound Tower ST40F	Logitech Z533

Speaker configurationDifferent Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Driver configuration from Samsung’s feature text; no unstated channel count or measured sound dispersion is inferred. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)	Single powered portable cabinet with two woofers and two ¾-inch tweeters	2.1: two satellite speakers and a subwoofer, with a wired control pod
Woofer size Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer driver (133 mm). Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications	Not provided	5.25 in
Satellite driver size Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications	Not provided	66 mm (2.6 in) per satellite

Frequency response Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer range; tolerance (dB) not published. Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications	Not provided	55 Hz–20 kHz
Maximum sound pressure level Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Logitech support specification, 'Sound Pressure Level (SPL Max)'; measurement distance and signal are not stated. Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications	Not provided	>97 dBA
Signal-to-noise ratio Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications	Not provided	Subwoofer 80 dB, A-weighted; satellites 80 dB, A-weighted

Audio inputsDifferent Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · The rear MIC2/GUITAR switch selects the second input’s use. Microphones and group-play audio cables are not included. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Analogue only: no Bluetooth, USB or optical input. The setup guide says two devices can be connected at the same time through the RCA and 3.5 mm inputs on the back of the subwoofer, switching by pausing one device and playing from the other. The provided 3.5 mm cable fits either the rear jack or the control-pod jack. RCA cable not included. Input impedance 8 kΩ (support '8k Ohm'). The shop's '(up to 1080p)' note next to the 3.5 mm count is a page error and is not recorded. Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)	Bluetooth; USB music playback; 3.5 mm AUX; RCA group-play audio input; two microphone inputs, with one switchable to guitar	One 3.5 mm input and one RCA input on the back of the subwoofer, plus a 3.5 mm input on the control pod
Bluetooth Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Bluetooth codecs Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	SBC, AAC	Not provided
Auracast broadcast audio Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · The guide’s wireless grouping notes restrict the supported Sound Tower family to ST40F/ST50F; playback quality depends on the Bluetooth environment. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Group Play Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Additional units and RCA cables are separate. Wireless Group Play and two-unit stereo are separate modes. Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Wired RCA Group Play; wireless groups of up to ten MX-ST40F/MX-ST50F units	Not provided
Wireless stereo Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · The guide identifies MAIN as left and SUB as right. A second speaker is required and is not included. Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Two same-model Sound Tower units	Not provided
USB audio file formats Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-supported decoding formats; USB file-system and format limits remain in the guide. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV	Not provided
Headphone output Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)	Not provided	Headphone jack on the control pod
Input sensitivity Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · As published in the support table ('Satellite 450mV, Subwoffer 200mV'); input impedance 8 kΩ. Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications	Not provided	Satellite 450 mV; subwoofer 200 mV

Audio output and basisDifferent Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · The English guide explicitly calls these maximum amplifier outputs, not RMS or continuous measurements. Unplugging mains reduces the output level. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS/peak ratings; the per-component split is given for RMS only; load and distortion basis not published. Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications	Maximum amplifier output: 160 W on AC mains; 80 W on battery	60 W RMS total (120 W peak): subwoofer 30 W + satellites 2 × 15 W
Power supplyDifferent Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · The battery charges automatically when the AC cord is connected. Exact mains input rating is on the product label; no voltage range is inferred. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Whether the supply is internal or an in-line adapter, consumption and regional plug type are not published. UK (980-001055, named 'Black-UK') and US (980-001053) are separate part numbers. Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)	AC mains via supplied power cord; rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery	Mains AC via the power plug (2 m power cable); Logitech lists the power adapter as 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Battery life Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Samsung’s page footnote tests with lighting off and volume 12–13; no percentage scale is specified. Actual play time varies with use conditions. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Up to 12 hours	Not provided
Battery chemistry Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Lithium-ion	Not provided
Battery capacity Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Nominal voltage 7.2 V; rated and typical figures are separate manufacturer declarations, not interchangeable. Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Rated: 4,650 mAh / 33.48 Wh; typical: 4,700 mAh / 33.84 Wh	Not provided
Replaceable battery Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Samsung’s exact product specification lists the battery as replaceable. Follow the guide’s battery safety and replacement instructions. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Battery charge time Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer upper-bound claim; the guide says charge time varies with use conditions. This is not an exact 3.5-hour measurement. Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Less than 3.5 hours	Not provided
Declared overall power consumption Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · English guide label: Overall Power Consumption. No operating test/mode is specified; this is not a measured running-cost input. Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	40 W	Not provided
Declared standby consumption Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Different source labels and unstated operating/network conditions are retained without treating the figures as same-basis measurements. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	0.3 W page standby; 2.0 W guide overall standby	Not provided
USB power output Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · The guide says a phone connected to the USB port can be charged. No charging protocol or derived wattage is inferred. Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	5 V / 1.0 A	Not provided

Lighting Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Feature text says five customisable light modes, while the specification table says six and the guide names Festival, Energetic, Delight, Chill, Focus and Sports, plus Off. The mode-count disagreement is retained. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Party Lights+	Not provided
Control app Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Samsung Sound Tower app	Not provided
Sound features Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Counts refer to distinct named feature families, not equivalent controls. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Three bass modes; four sound modes; four DJ effects; twelve sampler sounds	Not provided
Published security-update end Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Samsung’s exact UK specification table states this date; no extension or remaining-support calculation is inferred. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	31 December 2030	Not provided
Controls Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · The volume knob also switches the system on and off; bass is adjusted with a slider on the side of the pod. Headphone volume can be adjusted from the control pod or the audio source. Control pod weight 200 g (shop and support). Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)	Not provided	Power/volume knob and bass control on the wired control pod

Main speaker dimensionsDifferent Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Width × height × depth; manufacturer says dimensions are approximate. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · The UK/US shop pages omit the unit on the subwoofer width; 255 mm is from the support specification table. Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications	303 × 620 × 310 mm	Each satellite: 170 × 100 × 85 mm; subwoofer: 265 × 255 × 195 mm; control pod: 55 × 72 × 72 mm (H × W × D)
Speaker weight Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer product weight; not shipping weight. Guide says weight is approximate. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No total system weight is published; Logitech lists the satellite (525 g), subwoofer (4 kg) and control pod (200 g) separately. No figure is summed. · Manufacturer specification Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications	12.73 kg	Not listed by the manufacturer
Water-resistance rating Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · Splash/light-rain resistance; rinse residue and dry after wetting. Not advised for beach or pool use. No dust-resistance level is established by the X. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	IPX4	Not provided
Built-in wheels Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	No	Not provided
Enclosure Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)	Not provided	Subwoofer: front-facing, fabric-lined
Satellite weight Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · 525 g listed under the component 'Satellite' (with the per-satellite 170 × 100 × 85 mm) in the UK/US shop dimensions and the support table. Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications	Not provided	0.525 kg
Subwoofer weight Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer only: shop 4 kg, support 4000 g (141 ounce). Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications	Not provided	4 kg

Included units and accessoriesDifferent Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification · The guide’s component list names these items. Microphone is not included; group-play RCA cables are not supplied. Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · RCA cable not included. Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)	One Sound Tower main unit, power cord and battery	Two satellite speakers, subwoofer, 3.5 mm audio cable and user documentation; the wired control pod is part of the system
Warranty Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · As stated in the specifications of the UK (en-gb) and US (en-us) Logitech shop pages; the regional terms differ. Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)	Not provided	UK: 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty; US: 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty

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Bluetooth version Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F The inspected exact UK product table and linked guide establish Bluetooth but do not name its version. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Lighting mode count Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Samsung’s UK feature text says five customisable modes; its table says six and the guide lists six named presets plus Off. No single supported count is resolved. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Conflicting sources	Not provided
App minimum OS versions Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F The UK page gives Android 8+/iOS 13+ in one footnote and Android 6+/iOS 10+ in another. The English guide gives Android 6+/iOS 13+. App-version scope is not resolved. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Samsung Sound Tower ST40F — exact UK-linked English user guide Logitech Z533 No source recorded.	Conflicting sources	Not provided

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