Samsung HW-Q950T vs Samsung HW-T450 review

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If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the Samsung HW-Q950T vs Samsung HW-T450 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Samsung HW-Q950T was rated 8.4, while the Samsung HW-T450 has a rating 4.5. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone for the HW-Q950T and volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-T450.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q950T has 9.1.4 and HW-T450 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 546 (overall) versus 200 (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-Q950T for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-T450 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q950T can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q950T. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HW-Q950T. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q950T at 8 out of 10, while the HW-T450 was rated 5/10. The manufacturer of the HW-Q950T provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-Q950T equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q950T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q950T. The HW-Q950T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q950T was rated 9/10, while the HW-T450 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q950T over Samsung HW-T450