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Samsung HW-A450 vs Samsung HW-B450
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Samsung HW-A450
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Channels2.1
Channels2.1
Variants
- HW-A450 (Black)
- HW-B450 (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-A450
Samsung HW-B450
The Samsung HW-B450 is the next generation of the Samsung HW-A450. The bars are very similar, but the B450 is better built. That said, it doesn't come with a graphic EQ like the A450, and its out-of-the-box sound isn't quite as neutral.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.0
7.0
Center
5.8
6.9
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
33.9" (86.0 cm)
33.9" (86.0 cm)
Height
2.1" (5.3 cm)
2.1" (5.3 cm)
Depth
3.0" (7.6 cm)
3.0" (7.6 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.2" (18.2 cm)
7.2" (18.2 cm)
Height
13.4" (34.1 cm)
14.0" (35.6 cm)
Depth
10.7" (27.3 cm)
11.7" (29.6 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
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.0
7.8
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.45
-0.26
Std. Err.
2.31 dB
2.52 dB
Channels
2.1
2.1
Low-Frequency Extension
40.0 Hz
40.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.3 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.0
7.8
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-3
-1
Suggested Treble Setting
2
1
Slope
-0.19
0.08
Std. Err.
2.20 dB
2.54 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
40.0 Hz
41.8 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.65 dB
2.06 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.1
7.3
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
93.1 dB SPL
91.4 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
0.91 dB
2.15 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.5
7.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.47
0.42
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.49
4.05
Center
5.8
6.9
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Phantom
Slope
-1.41
-0.32
Std. Err.
4.74 dB
2.51 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
84.4 dB SPL
91.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.52
0.50
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.88
3.84
Surround 5.1
3.2
4.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-1.46
-0.33
Std. Err.
4.93 dB
2.51 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
81.7 dB SPL
92.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.15
0.50
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.46
3.69
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
6.9
6.9
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
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
No
No
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
No
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
0.0
0.0
Dolby Atmos
No
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
No
Not Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Not Supported
DTS
No
Not Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
0.0
Dolby Atmos
No
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
No
Not Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Not Supported
DTS
No
Not Supported
DTS:X
No
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
No
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
8.7
8.8
Latency Video
ARC
N/A
N/A
Optical
39 ms
37 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
N/A
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
Yes
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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