Hisense Party Storm VS Samsung Sound Tower ST40F

Both the Hisense Party Storm and the Samsung Sound Tower ST40F share an IPX4 Ingress Protection rating, meaning both are sweat-resistant and capable of handling splashes of water, but neither are fully waterproof.

In terms of size, the Samsung Sound Tower is slightly larger, with a volume of 58236.6 cm³ compared to the Hisense Party Storm’s 42240 cm³. The Sound Tower also stands taller at 620 mm, while the Party Storm is 550 mm high. Both products have control panels placed directly on the device, but neither features a touch screen or remote control.

Weight-wise, the Hisense Party Storm is heavier at 9400 g compared to the Samsung Sound Tower's 8000 g. The Sound Tower is also bulkier in thickness, measuring 310 mm, while the Party Storm is 256 mm thick. Both products include RGB lighting and detachable cables, but neither comes with a travel bag or has a neckband design.

The Hisense Party Storm and Samsung Sound Tower ST40F both have two audio output channels, but the Party Storm delivers significantly more power with 2 x 150W compared to the Sound Tower's 2 x 80W. Both speakers feature zero microphones, so neither offers built-in microphone functionality.

Overall, the Party Storm has a higher audio output power, making it potentially louder or more powerful than the Sound Tower, but both products lack microphones for voice control or input.

The Hisense Party Storm and Samsung Sound Tower ST40F differ in battery life, with the Party Storm offering 15 hours of use, while the Sound Tower provides 12 hours. Both products feature rechargeable batteries, but the Sound Tower additionally has a removable battery, which the Party Storm does not offer.

Another difference is that the Sound Tower includes a battery level indicator, whereas the Party Storm does not. Neither product supports wireless charging.

The Hisense Party Storm and Samsung Sound Tower ST40F both support Bluetooth version 5, but the Sound Tower uses a slightly newer Bluetooth version, 5.4. Neither speaker supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC, and neither has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack. However, the Party Storm has an AUX input, while the Sound Tower does not.

In terms of audio codecs, the Party Storm lacks support for aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, aptX Low Latency, and AAC, while the Sound Tower supports AAC but not any of the aptX or LDAC codecs. The Sound Tower also has Auracast support, a feature not found on the Party Storm.

Both speakers have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m and feature one USB port. The Party Storm has a USB Type-C port, while the Sound Tower does not. Neither product supports Wi-Fi, has an external memory slot, or offers a microphone input. Both also lack Ethernet support and DLNA certification.

Both the Hisense Party Storm and the Samsung Sound Tower ST40F can be used wirelessly and support remote smartphone control. Neither product features fast pairing or voice commands, and neither has a radio. Both speakers offer voice prompts, though neither includes a mute function.

The key difference between the two is that the Hisense Party Storm works as a power bank, while the Samsung Sound Tower does not provide this feature.

The Hisense Party Storm does not support pairing for stereo sound, while the Samsung Sound Tower ST40F does support this feature. This allows the Sound Tower to pair with another compatible speaker for a stereo sound experience, a capability not available on the Party Storm.