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LG SJ8 vs Samsung HW-MS650

47.64 in
1.5 in
LG SJ8 Soundbar
LG SJ8
41.73 in
2.99 in
Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
7
3.6 out of 5
6 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
33 %
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4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
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User rating
55
3.6 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
3 %
77
3.8 out of 5
77 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
5 %

Full Comparison

General

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Audio output channels4.13.0
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWireless

Connectivity

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Analogue 3.5mm input01
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.02.0
HDMI ports quantity21
Number of HDMI inputs11
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCnoyes
Ethernet connectionyesno
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Audio format
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)yesno
Suitable for subwooferyesno
Number of speaker drivers49
RMS rated power300.0 W180.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power130.0 W180.0 W
Soundbasenono

Subwoofer

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer

Design

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Colour of productBlackSilver

Dimensions

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Width47.64 in41.73 in
Height1.5 in2.99 in
Depth4.13 in5.14 in
Weight21.61 lb13.67 lb
Colour of productBlackSilver

Features

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
Spotify Connect
Radio receivernono
FM radionono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)noyes
Wireless speakers includednoyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Docking connector typeNot supportedNot supported
Apple docking compatibilitynono
TV stand usagenoyes

Storage

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Optical drivenono

Power

LG SJ8LG SJ8
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W4.0 W
Power consumption (typical)22.0 W450.0 W

Pros & Cons

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