Samsung HW-T450 vs Sony HT-S40R review

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Samsung HW-T450 vs Sony HT-S40R review

Samsung HW-T450
vs
Sony HT-S40R

In this article, we will talk about Samsung HW-T450 vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The Samsung HW-T450 was rated 4.5, 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-T450 has 2.1 and HT-S40R has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 200 (overall) versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HW-T450 via wireless, but HT-S40R has wired connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-T450 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. 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-T450 at 5 out of 10, while the HT-S40R was rated 7/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. 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-T450 or HT-S40R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-T450 was rated 4/10, while the HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sony HT-S40R over Samsung HW-T450

  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
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