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Samsung HW-R650 vs Sony HT-G700
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Samsung HW-R650
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Channels3.1
Channels3.1
Variants
- HW-R650
- HT-G700 (Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-R650
Sony HT-G700
The Samsung HW-R650 is a slightly better performing soundbar than the Sony HT-G700. Its treble range is a bit better balanced, it has a graphic EQ so you can tweak your audio experience, and there's a USB port so you can play your favorite music from a thumb drive. Although it doesn't get as loud as the Sony, the Samsung also has less thumping and compression artifacts at max volume. However, it can't support Atmos content. The Sony, on the other hand, supports all common Full HDMI In content and eARC.
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Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.3
7.4
Height (Atmos)
0.0
3.9
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
41.7" (106.0 cm)
38.5" (97.8 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.4" (6.2 cm)
Depth
3.5" (8.9 cm)
4.3" (11.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.9" (20.1 cm)
7.5" (19.0 cm)
Height
13.9" (35.3 cm)
15.2" (38.5 cm)
Depth
11.9" (30.3 cm)
15.8" (40.2 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
Bar Brackets Included
No
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.5
7.5
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
3.1
3.1
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.55
-0.66
Standard Error
2.38 dB
2.86 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
49.0 Hz
46.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
17.0 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.5
7.5
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
6
Suggested Treble Setting
0
N/A
Slope
-0.55
-0.66
Standard Error
2.38 dB
2.86 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
49.0 Hz
46.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
17.0 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
6.5
Crosstalk Error
2.77 dB
2.72 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.0
8.4
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
95.2 dB SPL
95.1 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.50 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.53 dB
1.19 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.1
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.59
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.47
Center
8.4
8.4
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.40
-0.03
Std. Err.
2.50 dB
2.72 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.1 dB SPL
92.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.45
0.40
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.65
3.52
Surround 5.1
4.2
4.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-1.10
-0.75
Std. Err.
3.19 dB
2.89 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.4 dB SPL
94.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.34
0.45
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.87
3.83
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
3.9
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
N/A
-0.78
Std. Err.
N/A
2.97 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
82.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
3.18
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.42
Sound Enhancement Features
6.7
5.6
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
No
Treble Adjustment
Yes
No
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
7.1
10
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
No
Supported
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
7.4
10
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
No
Supported
DTS-HD MA
No
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
7.5
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
46 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
45 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
71 ms
Dolby Digital
110 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
120 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
135 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.9
7.4
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
45 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
47 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
75 ms
Dolby Digital
123 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
123 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
138 ms
ARC
75 ms
Optical
88 ms
Full HDMI In
-20 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
7.9
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
104 ms
Dolby Digital
318 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
7.8
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
No
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
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
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
Samsung Audio Remote
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
Some
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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