Samsung S800B vs Samsung HW-S50A review
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
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.6Samsung S800B
- 4.8Samsung HW-S50A
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