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Samsung HW-MS650 vs Sony HT-NT5

41.73 in
2.99 in
Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
42.52 in
2.28 in
Sony HT-NT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-NT5
Available colors
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4.1 out of 5
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3.7 out of 5
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User rating
77
3.8 out of 5
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5 stars
35 %
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32 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
9 %
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4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Audio output channels3.02.1
Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.02.0b
HDMI ports quantity14
Number of HDMI inputs13
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.1

Decoders

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • DTS
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • 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-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwoofernoyes
Number of speaker drivers96
RMS rated power180.0 W400.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Colour of productSilverBlack
Width41.73 in42.52 in
Height2.99 in2.28 in
Depth5.14 in5.0 in
Weight13.67 lb7.05 lb

Subwoofer

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Subwoofer includedyesyes

Design

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Colour of productSilverBlack

Features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Streaming standardsSpotify Connect
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receivernono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Wireless speakers includedyesyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Apple docking compatibilitynono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Optical drivenono

Power

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Power consumption (standby)4.0 W0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)450.0 W50.0 W

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Samsung HW-MS650