Sony HT-S40R vs Samsung HW-A650 review
Sony HT-S40R vs Samsung HW-A650 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-S40R has a total rating of 5.2 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-S40R has 5.1 versus 3.1 for the Samsung HW-A650. The output power is different and equal to 600 (overall) W for the HT-S40R versus 430 (overall) W for the HW-A650. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HT-S40R has a wired connection to separate subwoofer, and the HW-A650 - wireless. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their 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. The Sony HT-S40R has 0/1 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-S40R 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
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-A650 6 out of 10.