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Panasonic SC-HTB688 vs Samsung HW-MS650

33.58 in
2.38 in
Panasonic SC-HTB688 Soundbar
Panasonic SC-HTB688
41.73 in
2.99 in
Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
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For a total asking price of less than AUD $3500, the Panasonic’s EX600U series of Ultra HD HDR TVs and HTB688 soundbar promise to deliver both vibrant 4K home entertainment experiences, a intuitive smart TV interface and an extra degree of flexibility sometimes not found in bottom-end TVs.Read more
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Full Comparison

General

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Audio output channels3.13.0
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWireless

Connectivity

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity31
USBnoyes
NFCnoyes
Ethernet connectionyesno
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Audio format
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround

Audio features

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Suitable for subwooferyesno
RMS rated power300.0 W180.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power60.0 W180.0 W

Subwoofer

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Subwoofer includedyesyes

Design

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Colour of productBlackSilver

Dimensions

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Width33.58 in41.73 in
Height2.38 in2.99 in
Depth3.54 in5.14 in
Weight5.07 lb13.67 lb
Colour of productBlackSilver

Features

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Radio receivernono
FM radionono
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Docking connector typeNot supportedNot supported
Apple docking compatibilitynono

Power

Panasonic SC-HTB688Panasonic SC-HTB688
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W4.0 W
Power consumption (typical)20.0 W450.0 W

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Samsung HW-MS650