KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung HW-N850 review
It makes sense comparing KEF HTF7003 vs Samsung HW-N850 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HTF7003 has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 8.6 for HW-N850.
Audio features
The KEF HTF7003 has the passive amplification type, the Samsung HW-N850 - active. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the KEF HTF7003 has 3.0 versus 5.1.2 for the Samsung HW-N850. The output power is different and equal to 100 W for the HTF7003 versus 372 (overall) W for the HW-N850. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The KEF HTF7003 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-N850 7 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the HW-N850.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung HW-N850 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Only the HW-N850 has Bluetooth support. Only the HW-N850 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HTF7003 received a rating of 4/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-N850. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-N850. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-N850.
Multichannel surround
Only the HW-N850 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-N850.
Advantages Samsung HW-N850 over KEF HTF7003
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
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)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 5KEF HTF7003
- 8.6Samsung HW-N850
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