Samsung HW-N850 vs Klipsch R-10B review

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Samsung HW-N850 vs Klipsch R-10B comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-N850 has a total rating of 8.6 out of 10 versus 6.2 for R-10B. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, input, volume down, volume up and input, mute, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-N850 has 5.1.2 versus 5.1 for the Klipsch R-10B. The output power is different and equal to 372 (overall) W for the HW-N850 versus 250 (overall) W for the R-10B. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Each of rivals supports AirPlay. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung HW-N850 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HW-N850 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HW-N850 received a rating of 7/10 versus 5/10, 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. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-N850 got a rating of 9, and Klipsch R-10B 4 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-N850 over Klipsch R-10B