Samsung HW-S40T vs Sony HT-S40R review

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In this article, we will talk about Samsung HW-S40T vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The Samsung HW-S40T was rated 5, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.

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 HT-S40R has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 600 (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 Sony HT-S40R 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 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HT-S40R. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-S40T at 6 out of 10, while the HT-S40R 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 HT-S40R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-S40T was rated 5/10, while the HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Sony HT-S40R

Advantages Sony HT-S40R over Samsung HW-S40T