Samsung S800B vs Samsung HW-A450 review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung S800B vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, S800B has a total rating of 8.6 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung S800B has 3.1.2 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A450. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the S800B versus 300 (overall) W for the HW-A450. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung S800B got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A450 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the S800B.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung S800B can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the S800B supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the S800B received a rating of 7/10 versus 5/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the S800B. A built-in microphone is present only on the S800B. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the S800B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S800B. For multichannel surround Samsung S800B got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung S800B over Samsung HW-A450