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Samsung HW-MS650 vs Yamaha YHT-S401

41.73 in
2.99 in
Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
31.5 in
3.13 in
Yamaha YHT-S401 Soundbar
Yamaha YHT-S401
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
Sophisticated soundbar serves up plenty of features and processing options, but struggles with dialogue The YHT-S401 seemingly has a lot going for it, including Yamaha’s rich heritage in soundbars and a comprehensive specification that makes a mockery of the similarly-priced Bose Solo. The YHT-S401 boasts four HDMI sockets, a headphone jack, FM aerial input and a USB input.Read more
Yamaha has a strong tradition in soundbars, but this isn't its finest by a long stretchRead more
A step up from older models, the Yamaha YHT-S401 is one of the latest mid-level sound bar offerings in the market. Can it deliver on features, design, performance and value to convince us it is a worthy successor to the excellent YHT-S400?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 %
7
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Yamaha YHT-S401Yamaha YHT-S401
Audio output channels3.03.1
Connectivity technologyWirelessWired
Recommended usageTVHome theatre

Connectivity

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Yamaha YHT-S401Yamaha YHT-S401
Analogue 3.5mm input10
AUX inyesno
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.01.4
HDMI ports quantity14
Number of HDMI inputs13
Number of HDMI outputs11
Headphone outputs11
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno
Ethernet connectionnono
Bluetoothyesno
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Yamaha YHT-S401Yamaha YHT-S401
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • MP4
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Yamaha YHT-S401Yamaha YHT-S401
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Frequency range40 - 2000035 - 20000
Suitable for subwoofernoyes
Number of speaker drivers93
RMS rated power180.0 W250.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power180.0 W50.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Yamaha YHT-S401Yamaha YHT-S401
Colour of productSilverBlack
Width41.73 in31.5 in
Height2.99 in3.13 in
Depth5.14 in3.11 in
Weight13.67 lb20.72 lb

Subwoofer

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Yamaha YHT-S401Yamaha YHT-S401
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer

Design

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Yamaha YHT-S401Yamaha YHT-S401
Colour of productSilverBlack

Features

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Yamaha YHT-S401Yamaha YHT-S401
Radio receivernoyes
FM radionoyes
DLNA certifiedyesno
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Wireless speakers includedyesno
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Apple docking compatibilityno
  • yes
  • yes

Storage

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Yamaha YHT-S401Yamaha YHT-S401
Optical drivenono

Power

Samsung HW-MS650Samsung HW-MS650
Yamaha YHT-S401Yamaha YHT-S401
Power consumption (standby)4.0 W0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)450.0 W40.0 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung HW-MS650