ZVOX SB380 vs Samsung HW-N650 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – ZVOX SB380 vs Samsung HW-N650. The ZVOX SB380 was rated 4, while the Samsung HW-N650 has a rating 7.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, input for the SB380 and volume down, volume up, input, power for the HW-N650.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SB380 has 3.1 and HW-N650 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 45 versus 360 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the ZVOX SB380. Rate 6 out of 10 received the ZVOX SB380 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-N650 received 7 out of 10. The HW-N650 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Bluetooth support integrated in the HW-N650. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HW-N650. We rated the connectivity of the SB380 at 4 out of 10, while the HW-N650 was rated 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the HW-N650 provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-N650 equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-N650 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the SB380 or HW-N650. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SB380 was rated 4/10, while the HW-N650 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages ZVOX SB380 over Samsung HW-N650

Advantages Samsung HW-N650 over ZVOX SB380