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Panasonic SC-HTB690 vs Samsung HW-MS650

37.4 in
2.17 in
Panasonic SC-HTB690 Soundbar
Panasonic SC-HTB690
41.73 in
2.99 in
Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
Available colors
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3.4 out of 5
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5 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Audio output channels3.13.0
Recommended usageTVTV

Connectivity

Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity21
Number of HDMI inputs11
Number of HDMI outputs11
USBnoyes
NFCyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version3.04.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround

Audio features

Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwooferyesno
RMS rated power350.0 W180.0 W

Subwoofer

Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Subwoofer includedyesyes

Design

Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Silver

Dimensions

Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Width37.4 in41.73 in
Height2.17 in2.99 in
Depth4.72 in5.14 in
Weight5.73 lb13.67 lb
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Silver

Features

Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Wireless speakers includedyesyes
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Power

Panasonic SC-HTB690Panasonic SC-HTB690
Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Power consumption (standby)0.48 W4.0 W
Power consumption (typical)42.0 W450.0 W

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung HW-MS650