Sony HT-A7000 vs Samsung HW-A650 review
Sony HT-A7000 vs Samsung HW-A650 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-A7000 has a total rating of 8 out of 10 versus 5 for HW-A650.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-A7000 has 7.1.2 versus 3.1 for the Samsung HW-A650. The output power is different and equal to 500 (overall) W for the HT-A7000 versus 430 (overall) W for the HW-A650. Only the Sony HT-A7000 has a built-in subwoofer. The Sony HT-A7000 got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A650 7 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the HT-A7000.
Connectivity
Only the Sony HT-A7000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-A7000 has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Samsung HW-A650. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the HT-A7000 received a rating of 7/10 versus 8/10, respectively.
Features
Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the HT-A7000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A7000. For multichannel surround Sony HT-A7000 got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A650 6 out of 10.
Advantages Sony HT-A7000 over Samsung HW-A650
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Samsung HW-A650 over Sony HT-A7000
- Separate subwoofer in package