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Samsung HW-MS650 vs Sony HT-CT290/291

41.73 in
2.99 in
Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
35.43 in
2.05 in
Sony HT-CT290/291 Soundbar
Sony HT-CT290/291
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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User rating
77
3.8 out of 5
77 user ratings
5 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Audio output channels3.02.1
Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.01.4
HDMI ports quantity11
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionnono
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Dual Mono
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
LPCM

Audio features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwoofernoyes
Number of speaker drivers93
RMS rated power180.0 W300.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Colour of productSilver
  • Black
  • White
Width41.73 in35.43 in
Height2.99 in2.05 in
Depth5.14 in3.39 in
Weight13.67 lb5.07 lb

Subwoofer

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Subwoofer includedyesyes

Design

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Colour of productSilver
  • Black
  • White

Features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Radio receivernono
FM radionono
3D support (3D-Ready)yesno
Wireless speakers includedyesno
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Docking connector typeNot supportedNot supported
Apple docking compatibilitynono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes
TV stand usageyesyes

Storage

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Optical drivenono

Power

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT290/291Sony HT-CT290/291
Power consumption (standby)4.0 W0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)450.0 W55.0 W

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung HW-MS650