Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung HW-A650 review
Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung HW-A650 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-X8500 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 5 for HW-A650. 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. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-X8500 has 2.1 versus 3.1 for the Samsung HW-A650. 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-A650 7 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. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 8/10.
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-A650 6 out of 10.
Advantages Sony HT-X8500 over Samsung HW-A650
- Built-in subwoofer
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Samsung HW-A650 over Sony HT-X8500
- Separate subwoofer in package