KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung HW-A650 review
KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung HW-A650 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, both soundbars have the same overall rating of 5.
Audio features
The KEF HTF7003 has the passive amplification type, the Samsung HW-A650 - active. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the KEF HTF7003 has 3.0 versus 3.1 for the Samsung HW-A650. The output power is different and equal to 100 W for the HTF7003 versus 430 (overall) W for the HW-A650. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The KEF HTF7003 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. Only the HW-A650 has Bluetooth support. Only the HW-A650 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HTF7003 received a rating of 4/10 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.
Advantages Samsung HW-A650 over KEF HTF7003
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 5KEF HTF7003
- 5Samsung HW-A650
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