Samsung S800B vs Samsung HW-S50A review

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Samsung S800B vs Samsung HW-S50A comparison chart

Overall
Samsung S800B
8.6
Samsung HW-S50A
4.8
9
4

Samsung S800B vs Samsung HW-S50A review

Samsung S800B
vs
Samsung HW-S50A

l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung S800B vs Samsung HW-S50A. The Samsung S800B was rated 8.6, while the Samsung HW-S50A 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 S800B has 3.1.2 and HW-S50A has 3.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (overall) versus 40 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung S800B for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-S50A received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

The S800B can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S800B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the S800B, so in the HW-S50A there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the S800B at 7 out of 10, while the HW-S50A was rated 8/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the S800B provides a device control application. The Samsung S800B equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S800B. The S800B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S800B was rated 10/10, while the HW-S50A received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung S800B over Samsung HW-S50A

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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