Sony HT-S40R vs Samsung HW-A450 review

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It makes sense comparing Sony HT-S40R vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HT-S40R has a total rating of 5.2 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-S40R has 5.1 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A450. The output power is different and equal to 600 (overall) W for the HT-S40R versus 300 (overall) W for the HW-A450. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HT-S40R has a wired connection to separate subwoofer, and the HW-A450 - wireless. The Sony HT-S40R got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A450 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HT-S40R supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HT-S40R received a rating of 7/10 versus 5/10, 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

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Sony HT-S40R got a rating of 8, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-S40R over Samsung HW-A450