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Samsung HW-MS650 vs Sony HT-CT800

41.73 in
2.99 in
Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
40.55 in
2.05 in
Sony HT-CT800 Soundbar
Sony HT-CT800
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
9
4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
Sony HTCT800 (Subwoofer): 4.3 out of 5 stars from 8 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The Sony HT-CT800 is a sub-par sounding soundbar that doesn’t perform well for most uses. Its sound profile is noticeably bright and lacks a lot of bass, even if...Read more
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User rating
77
3.8 out of 5
77 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
5 %
44
3.8 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Audio output channels3.02.1
Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & Wireless
Recommended usageTVHome theatre

Connectivity

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity14
Number of HDMI inputs13
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • DTS
  • DTS Neo:6
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • LPCM
  • PCM

Audio features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwoofernoyes
Number of speaker drivers92
RMS rated power180.0 W350.0 W
Soundbasenoyes

Dimensions

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Colour of productSilverBlack
Width41.73 in40.55 in
Height2.99 in2.05 in
Depth5.14 in4.96 in
Weight13.67 lb6.17 lb

Subwoofer

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer locationBuilt-inSeparate

Design

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Colour of productSilverBlack

Features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Streaming standardsSpotify ConnectSpotify Connect
Radio receivernono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesno
Wireless speakers includedyesno
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Optical drivenono

Power

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-CT800Sony HT-CT800
Power consumption (standby)4.0 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung HW-MS650