Sony HT-S350 vs Samsung HW-Q950T review

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Sony HT-S350 vs Samsung HW-Q950T comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-S350 has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 8.4 for HW-Q950T. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, Bluetooth, TV and multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-S350 has 2.1 versus 9.1.4 for the Samsung HW-Q950T. The output power is different and equal to 320 (overall) W for the HT-S350 versus 546 (overall) W for the HW-Q950T. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Sony HT-S350 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-Q950T 9 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HW-Q950T.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung HW-Q950T can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Sony HT-S350 has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 2/1 of the Samsung HW-Q950T. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the HT-S350 received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-Q950T. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q950T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q950T.

Multichannel surround

Only the HW-Q950T has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-Q950T. For multichannel surround Sony HT-S350 got a rating of 4, and Samsung HW-Q950T 9 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q950T over Sony HT-S350