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Samsung HW-MS650 vs Sony HT-ZF9

41.73 in
2.99 in
Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
39.37 in
2.52 in
Sony HT-ZF9 Soundbar
Sony HT-ZF9
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
9
4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
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20 %
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3.7 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
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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 %
88
3.6 out of 5
88 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
23 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
9 %

Full Comparison

General

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Audio output channels3.03.1
Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.02.0b
HDMI ports quantity13
Number of HDMI inputs12
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Ethernet connectionnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • DSD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • HE-AAC
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV

Audio features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Suitable for subwoofernoyes
Number of speaker drivers93
RMS rated power180.0 W400.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Colour of productSilverBlack
Width41.73 in39.37 in
Height2.99 in2.52 in
Depth5.14 in3.9 in
Weight13.67 lb6.83 lb

Subwoofer

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer locationBuilt-inSeparate

Design

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Colour of productSilverBlack

Features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Streaming standardsSpotify Connect
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receivernono
FM radionono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesno
Wireless speakers includedyesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Docking connector typeNot supportedNot supported
Apple docking compatibilitynono

Storage

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Optical drivenono

Power

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Sony HT-ZF9Sony HT-ZF9
Power consumption (standby)4.0 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

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