KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung B650 review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung B650 comparison chart

Overall
KEF HTF7003
5
Samsung B650
4.8
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0
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4
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6

KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung B650 review

KEF HTF7003
vs
Samsung B650

The KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung B650 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The KEF HTF7003 was rated 5, while the Samsung B650 has a rating 4.8.

Audio features

Soundbars have different amplification type - passive versus active respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HTF7003 has 3.0 and B650 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 430 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 6 out of 10 received the KEF HTF7003 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung B650 received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Bluetooth support integrated in the B650. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the B650. We rated the connectivity of the HTF7003 at 4 out of 10, while the B650 was rated 7/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HTF7003 or B650. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.

Advantages Samsung B650 over KEF HTF7003

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Bluetooth enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
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Common

Product

KEF HTF7003
Samsung B650

Model

HTF7003
B650

Brand

KEF
Samsung

Reviews

17
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

has not
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.0
3.1

Amplification type

passive
active

Output power, W

100
430 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wired
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

0/0
1/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

0/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

3/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

has not
Dolby 5.1ch

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not
DTS 5.1ch

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

78.5 x 8.1 x 6.1/30.9 x 3.1 x 2.4
103x5.9x10.5/40.5x2.3x4.1

Weight, kg/pounds

2.1/4.6
3.1/6.8

Other

Release year

2005
2022
KEF HTF7003
Samsung B650
KEF HTF7003
Samsung B650

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 5
  • 4.8
  • 5KEF HTF7003
  • 4.8Samsung B650