Sony HT-A3000 vs Samsung B650 review
The Sony HT-A3000 vs Samsung B650 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sony HT-A3000 was rated 7.6, while the Samsung B650 has a rating 4.8.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 250 (overall) versus 430 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Sony HT-A3000. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking.
Streaming services
The HT-A3000 can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HT-A3000. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-A3000 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung B650. As in the HT-A3000, so in the B650 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10.
Features
None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HT-A3000. The HT-A3000 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-A3000 was rated 10/10, while the B650 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Sony HT-A3000 over Samsung B650
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Samsung B650 over Sony HT-A3000
- Separate subwoofer in package
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.6Sony HT-A3000
- 4.8Samsung B650
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