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Bose TV Speaker vs Samsung HW-A450
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Bose TV Speaker
Samsung HW-A450
Tested using Methodology v1.3
Updated Nov 05, 2024 08:33 PM
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Updated Apr 17, 2024 03:01 PM
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Channels2.0
Channels2.1
Variants
- TV Speakers (Black)
- HW-A450 (Black)
Our Verdict
Bose TV Speaker
Samsung HW-A450
The Samsung HW-A450 is better than the Bose TV Speaker. The Samsung is a 2.1 setup with a dedicated sub that can reproduce a more extended low-bass. It has a better center channel performance and gets louder with less compression at max volume. There are even more sound enhancement features, like a graphic EQ. However, some users may prefer the Bose's compact, standalone design. It's also better built.
Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our soundbars test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.2
7.0
Stereo Frequency Response
7.2
8.0
Stereo Dynamics
6.2
8.1
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
4.8
0.0
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
Yes
Enclosure
No Subwoofer
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
23.5" (59.6 cm)
33.9" (86.0 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.7 cm)
2.1" (5.3 cm)
Depth
4.1" (10.4 cm)
3.0" (7.6 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
7.2" (18.2 cm)
Height
N/A
13.4" (34.1 cm)
Depth
N/A
10.7" (27.3 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
6.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.2
8.0
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
2.0
2.1
Tested Preset
No Preset
Standard
Slope
-0.10
-0.45
Standard Error
2.82 dB
2.31 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
55.0 Hz
40.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.2
8.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
No Preset
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
-3
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
2
Slope
-0.10
-0.19
Standard Error
2.82 dB
2.20 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
55.0 Hz
40.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.99 dB
2.65 dB
Stereo Dynamics
6.2
8.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
84.6 dB SPL
93.1 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
N/A
DRC @ Max Volume
2.41 dB
0.91 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.5
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.47
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.49
Center
6.8
5.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Phantom
Slope
0.08
-1.41
Std. Err.
2.45 dB
4.74 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.1 dB SPL
84.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.50
0.52
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.08
1.88
Surround 5.1
3.3
3.2
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-1.17
-1.46
Std. Err.
4.79 dB
4.93 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
84.7 dB SPL
81.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.55
1.15
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.11
1.46
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Not Supported
Slope
N/A
N/A
Std. Err.
N/A
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
2.1
6.9
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
No
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
No
No
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
No
HDMI Out
ARC
No
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
No
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
Yes
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
4.8
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
No
Dolby Digital
Supported
No
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
No
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
No
DTS
Not Supported
No
DTS:X
Not Supported
No
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
No
PCM Channels
2.0
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
No
Dolby Digital
Not Supported
No
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
No
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
No
DTS
Not Supported
No
DTS:X
Not Supported
No
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
No
PCM Channels
Not Supported
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
6.5
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
DTS
Not Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
10
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
10 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
28 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
Audio Latency: HDMI In
0.0
8.7
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
ARC
N/A
Optical
39 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
Audio Latency: Optical
10
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
69 ms
Dolby Digital
126 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
4k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
No
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Wireless Playback
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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