Samsung HW-N950 vs Samsung HW-N650 review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung HW-N950 vs Samsung HW-N650. The Samsung HW-N950 was rated 8.6, while the Samsung HW-N650 has a rating 7.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, input, volume down, volume up for the HW-N950 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 HW-N950 has 7.1.4 and HW-N650 has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 512 (overall) versus 360 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 9 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-N950 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-N650 received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

AirPlay supported by both soundbars. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify. Audio streaming from Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast is in each of the presented soundbars.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-N950. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-N950 versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Samsung HW-N650. As in the HW-N950, so in the HW-N650 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration can become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-N950. The HW-N950 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-N950 was rated 7/10, while the HW-N650 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-N950 over Samsung HW-N650