Samsung HW-S40T vs Samsung B650 review

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Samsung HW-S40T vs Samsung B650 review

Samsung HW-S40T
vs
Samsung B650

The Samsung HW-S40T vs Samsung B650 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-S40T was rated 5, while the Samsung B650 has a rating 4.8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-S40T has 2.0 and B650 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 430 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Samsung HW-S40T. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-S40T for audio features and specs, but the Samsung B650 received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-S40T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung B650. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the B650. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-S40T at 6 out of 10, while the B650 was rated 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the HW-S40T provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-S40T or B650. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-S40T was rated 5/10, while the B650 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Samsung B650

  • Built-in subwoofer
  • App control

Advantages Samsung B650 over Samsung HW-S40T

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
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