Samsung HW-J355 vs Samsung HW-R650 review

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Samsung HW-J355 vs Samsung HW-R650 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-J355 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 5.2 for HW-R650. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input and volume down, volume up, power, source, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-J355 has 2.1 versus 3.1 for the Samsung HW-R650. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the HW-J355 versus 340 (overall) W for the HW-R650. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HW-J355 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the HW-R650 - wireless. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the HW-J355.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung HW-J355 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HW-R650 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-J355 received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the HW-J355. 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 Samsung HW-J355 got a rating of 4, and Samsung HW-R650 5 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-J355 over Samsung HW-R650

Advantages Samsung HW-R650 over Samsung HW-J355