We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Data about your interaction with this site and the ads shown to you may be shared with companies involved in the delivery and/or personalisation of ads on this site and elsewhere online.

Samsung HW-MS650 vs Sony HT-RT3

41.73 in
2.99 in
Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT3 Soundbar
Sony HT-RT3
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
3
3 editorial reviews
Can this hybrid home cinema system justify the premium price tag?Read more
The best Sony soundbar that we've tested is the Sony HT-A7000 with Speakers + Bass Module. This 7.1.2 setup offers a versatile performance with support for surround sound content, like Dolby Digital, as well as object-based formats like Dolby Atmos that are often found on streaming services.Read more
Read the in depth Review of Sony HT-S40R Audio Video. Know detailed info about Sony HT-S40R configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.Read more
Read editorial reviews
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 %
221
3.7 out of 5
221 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
7 %

Full Comparison

General

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Audio output channels3.05.1

Connectivity

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.01.4
Number of HDMI inputs10
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionnono
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.2

Decoders

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
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
  • PCM

Audio features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Frequency range40 - 2000020 - 20000
Suitable for subwoofernoyes
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz20000.0 Hz
Frequency range (min)40.0 Hz20.0 Hz
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Colour of productSilverBlack
Weight13.67 lb25.35 lb

Design

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Colour of productSilverBlack

Features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Radio receivernono
DLNA certifiedyesno
3D support (3D-Ready)yesno
Wireless speakers includedyesno
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Optical drivenono

Power

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT3Sony HT-RT3
Power consumption (standby)4.0 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung HW-MS650

          Often compared with Sony HT-RT3