Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung HW-A450 review
It makes sense comparing Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HT-X8500 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 2.1. Only the Sony HT-X8500 has a built-in subwoofer. The Sony HT-X8500 got our rating of 6 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-X8500 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HT-X8500 received a rating of 8/10 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
Only the HT-X8500 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-X8500. For multichannel surround Sony HT-X8500 got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.
Advantages Sony HT-X8500 over Samsung HW-A450
- Built-in subwoofer
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Samsung HW-A450 over Sony HT-X8500
- Separate subwoofer in package