Samsung HW-T450 vs Sony HT-X8500 review

Votes 5 5
Rating 3.6 3.6

Samsung HW-T450 vs Sony HT-X8500 comparison chart

Samsung HW-T450 vs Sony HT-X8500 review

Samsung HW-T450
vs
Sony HT-X8500

The Samsung HW-T450 vs Sony HT-X8500 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HW-T450 has a total rating of 4.5 out of 10 versus 6 for HT-X8500. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 2.1. Only the Sony HT-X8500 has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HT-X8500 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-T450 received a rating of 5/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-X8500 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-X8500. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-T450 got a rating of 4, and Sony HT-X8500 10 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-T450 over Sony HT-X8500

  • Separate subwoofer in package

Advantages Sony HT-X8500 over Samsung HW-T450

  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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