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Samsung Sound Tower ST40F vs Yamaha HS7

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Black · single speaker · UK MX-ST40F/XU

Samsung ST40F black Sound Tower speaker with handle, official gallery view

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Exact model & source notes

A single portable Sound Tower with dual woofers, two tweeters, microphone/guitar inputs and a rechargeable battery. Samsung labels maximum amplifier output as 160 W on mains or 80 W on battery, and rates play time at up to 12 hours with lighting off at its stated volume setting.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

12.73 kgSpeaker weight8.2 kg

1 of 7 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.

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THE CONTENDER

Yamaha HS7

HS7 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification

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Exact model & source notes

The HS7 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 6.5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 95 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F UK & US retailers

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Yamaha HS7 UK & US retailers

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics

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Speaker configuration

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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

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

Source 1

Yamaha HS7One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Source 1 Source 2

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Check the exact configuration. Manufacturer specifications describe the listed variant. Confirm compatibility and the seller’s exact model before buying; no overall winner is inferred from incomplete evidence.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

7 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Speaker configuration

In Visual facts

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

Yamaha HS7One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)

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

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Included units and accessories

In Visual facts

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

Yamaha HS7One monitor, power cord and owner's manual

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

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts

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

Yamaha HS7Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel

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

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Audio output and basis

In Visual facts

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

Yamaha HS795 W total (dynamic power): LF 60 W into 4 ohms + HF 35 W into 8 ohms

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

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Power supply

In Visual facts

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

Yamaha HS7Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate

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

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Main speaker dimensions

In Visual facts

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F303 × 620 × 310 mm

Yamaha HS7210 × 332 × 284 mm (W × H × D), per monitor

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

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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

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Speaker weight

In Visual facts

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F12.73 kg

Yamaha HS78.2 kg

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

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (31)

App minimum OS versions

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FConflicting evidence

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

USB audio file formats

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FMP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Auracast broadcast audio

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FYes

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Battery life

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FUp to 12 hours

Yamaha HS7Not verified

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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Battery capacity

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

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Replaceable battery

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FYes

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Battery chemistry

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FLithium-ion

Yamaha HS7Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification

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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Bluetooth

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FYes

Yamaha HS7Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification

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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Bluetooth version

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Enclosure

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Yamaha HS7MDF bass-reflex enclosure

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Bluetooth codecs

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FSBC, AAC

Yamaha HS7Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification

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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Crossover frequency

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Yamaha HS72 kHz

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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

Frequency response (−10 dB)

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Yamaha HS743 Hz–30 kHz

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −10 dB.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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

Frequency response (−3 dB)

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Yamaha HS755 Hz–24 kHz

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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

Group Play

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

Yamaha HS7Not 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.

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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Input sensitivity / impedance

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Yamaha HS7−10 dBu / 10 kΩ

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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

Water-resistance rating

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FIPX4

Yamaha HS7Not 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.

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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Lighting

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FParty Lights+

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Lighting mode count

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FConflicting evidence

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Declared overall power consumption

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F40 W

Yamaha HS755 W

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

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

The recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.

Acoustic controls

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Yamaha HS7LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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

Published security-update end

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F31 December 2030

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Control app

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FSamsung Sound Tower app

Yamaha HS7Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification

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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Sound features

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

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Declared standby consumption

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

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Wireless stereo

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FTwo same-model Sound Tower units

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Tweeter size

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Yamaha HS71 in

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · HF dome diameter.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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

USB power output

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F5 V / 1.0 A

Yamaha HS7Not 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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Built-in wheels

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNo

Yamaha HS7Not verified

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Manufacturer specification

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

Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Woofer size

Samsung Sound Tower ST40FNot verified

Yamaha HS76.5 in

Sources

Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · LF cone diameter; not a bass-quality score.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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

Yamaha HS7

What it brings

Rated 55 Hz–24 kHz at −3 dB and 43 Hz–30 kHz at −10 dB, with separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter.
Manufacturer source
Balanced XLR and phone-jack inputs plus HIGH TRIM and ROOM CONTROL switches let the monitor be matched to studio interfaces and placed nearer walls.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

Sold singly: a stereo setup needs two monitors, and signal cables are not included.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
No Bluetooth, USB, optical or RCA input is listed, so consumer sources need an interface or adapter. The supplied mains cord is regional.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Samsung Sound Tower ST40F and Yamaha HS7
Specification	Samsung Sound Tower ST40F	Yamaha HS7

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 Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	Single powered portable cabinet with two woofers and two ¾-inch tweeters	One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Woofer size Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification · LF cone diameter; not a bass-quality score. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	Not provided	6.5 in
Tweeter size Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification · HF dome diameter. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	Not provided	1 in

Crossover frequency Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	Not provided	2 kHz
Frequency response (−3 dB) Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	Not provided	55 Hz–24 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB) Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −10 dB. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	Not provided	43 Hz–30 kHz

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 Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	Bluetooth; USB music playback; 3.5 mm AUX; RCA group-play audio input; two microphone inputs, with one switchable to guitar	Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Bluetooth Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Sound Tower ST40F — exact MX-ST40F/XU product specifications and footnotes Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 No source recorded.	MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV	Not provided
Input sensitivity / impedance Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	Not provided	−10 dBu / 10 kΩ

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 Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	Maximum amplifier output: 160 W on AC mains; 80 W on battery	95 W total (dynamic power): LF 60 W into 4 ohms + HF 35 W into 8 ohms
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 Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	AC mains via supplied power cord; rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery	Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	40 W	55 W
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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 No source recorded.	31 December 2030	Not provided
Acoustic controls Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	Not provided	LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz

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 Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	303 × 620 × 310 mm	210 × 332 × 284 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Speaker weightDifferent 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 Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	12.73 kg	8.2 kg
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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 No source recorded.	No	Not provided
Enclosure Sources Samsung Sound Tower ST40F No source recorded. Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	Not provided	MDF bass-reflex enclosure

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 Yamaha HS7 Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specifications Yamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)	One Sound Tower main unit, power cord and battery	One monitor, power cord and owner's manual

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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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 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 Yamaha HS7 No source recorded.	Conflicting sources	Not provided

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