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Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
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Sony HT-RT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-RT5
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Editiorial reviews
9
4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
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45
4.2 out of 5
21 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
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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
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63
3.9 out of 5
63 user ratings
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39 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
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4.2 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
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General

Audio output channels3.03.05.1
Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Recommended usageTV
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm input101
AUX inyes
N/A
N/A
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)111
HDMIyesnoyes
HDMI version2.0
N/A
1.4
HDMI ports quantity1
N/A
4
Number of HDMI inputs1
N/A
3
Number of HDMI outputs1
N/A
1
Headphone outputs1
N/A
N/A
USByesnoyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyesyes
NFCyesnoyes
Ethernet connectionnoyesyes
Bluetoothyesnoyes
Bluetooth version4.0
N/A
3.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesno
N/A
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputs
N/A
no
N/A
Analogue RCA stereo inputs
N/A
00
Analogue RCA stereo outputs
N/A
00
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
00
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
00
Composite input
N/A
00
Composite output
N/A
00
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
N/A
00
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
00
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)
N/A
00
Pre-output (subwoofer)
N/A
nono
Subwoofer connectivity
N/A
Wired
N/A
S-video input
N/A
00
S-video output
N/A
00
SCART out
N/A
nono
DC-in jack
N/A
no
N/A
Bluetooth profile
N/A
N/A
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP

Decoders

Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround
Dolby Digital
  • 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
  • AAC+
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • eAAC+
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nonoyes
Frequency range40 - 20000
N/A
N/A
Suitable for subwoofernonoyes
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz
N/A
N/A
Frequency range (min)40.0 Hz
N/A
N/A
Number of speaker drivers99
N/A
RMS rated power180.0 W
N/A
550.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power180.0 W
N/A
270.0 W
Soundbasenonono
Signal separation
N/A
2-way2-way
Wireless
N/A
yesyes
Equalizer
N/A
no
N/A

Dimensions

Colour of productSilver
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Black
Width41.73 in35.43 in42.52 in
Height2.99 in3.35 in2.2 in
Depth5.14 in5.51 in5.04 in
Weight13.67 lb11.9 lb8.38 lb

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedyesnoyes
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer locationBuilt-in
N/A
N/A
Bass reflex
N/A
noyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
N/A
N/A
Bass reflex
Subwoofer RMS power
N/A
N/A
140.0 W
Subwoofer impedance
N/A
N/A
3.0 Ω
Subwoofer width
N/A
N/A
7.52 in
Subwoofer depth
N/A
N/A
15.2 in
Subwoofer height
N/A
N/A
15.08 in
Subwoofer weight
N/A
N/A
18.74 lb

Design

Colour of productSilver
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Black
On/off switchyes
N/A
N/A

Features

Streaming standardsSpotify ConnectAirPlay
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receivernonono
FM radiono
N/A
N/A
DLNA certifiedyesnoyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesnoyes
Wireless speakers includedyesyesyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyes
N/A
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernonono
Docking connector typeNot supported
N/A
Not supported
Apple docking compatibilityno
  • yes
  • yes
no
Designed for wall mountingyesyes
N/A
TV stand usageyes
N/A
N/A
Docking Station for mobile/Tablet
N/A
nono
Game mode
N/A
no
N/A
Night mode
N/A
no
N/A

Storage

Optical drivenonono
Built-in hard drive
N/A
nono
Memory card reader
N/A
nono

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