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Samsung HW-MS650 vs Sony HT-RT5

41.73 in
2.99 in
Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
42.52 in
2.2 in
Sony HT-RT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-RT5
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
5
5 editorial reviews
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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 %
46
4.2 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
6 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Audio output channels3.05.1
Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.01.4
HDMI ports quantity14
Number of HDMI inputs13
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.03.0

Decoders

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Pro Logic
  • DSD
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS 96/24
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • DTS-HD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • eAAC+
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)noyes
Suitable for subwoofernoyes
RMS rated power180.0 W550.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power180.0 W270.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Colour of productSilverBlack
Width41.73 in42.52 in
Height2.99 in2.2 in
Depth5.14 in5.04 in
Weight13.67 lb8.38 lb

Subwoofer

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Subwoofer includedyesyes

Design

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Colour of productSilverBlack

Features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Streaming standardsSpotify Connect
  • Google Cast
  • 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
Docking connector typeNot supportedNot supported
Apple docking compatibilitynono

Storage

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Optical drivenono

Power

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Power consumption (standby)4.0 W0.4 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung HW-MS650