Bose TV Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Samsung HW-B650F

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TV Speaker (2nd Gen) compared with HW-B650F
BoseTV Speaker (2nd Gen)SamsungHW-B650F
Overview
Released20262025
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels–3.1
Dolby AtmosNoNo
DriversAngled left and right speakers, with a centre-channel tweeter dedicated to speechFour speakers across the 3.1-channel system, including a dedicated centre channel and wireless subwoofer; rear speakers are not included
Amplifiers–Maximum amplifier output: 120 W soundbar and 250 W subwoofer in the exact UK manual; maximum output, not continuous RMS ratings
Audio formats–Dolby Digital, DTS and DTS Virtual:X, with two-channel LPCM; no Dolby Atmos decoding. USB playback of MP3, OGG, AAC, WAV, FLAC and AIFF files
Room tuningDialogue Mode; five bass settings; audio adjustment for wall mountingStandard, Surround Sound, Bass Boost, Game, Adaptive Sound and DTS Virtual:X modes; Voice Enhance, Night mode, centre-channel and subwoofer levels, bass/treble control, and seven-band EQ in Standard mode. No SpaceFit room calibration. Q-Symphony with compatible Samsung TVs
Connections
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayNoNo
HDMI eARCNoNo
Voice assistantsNoneNone
BluetoothUp to two mobile devices connected at once; stores eight paired devices; 30 ft (9 m) rangeBluetooth 4.2 with SBC codec; one TV or two mobile devices connected at a time
PortsHDMI ARC with HDMI-CEC; TOSLINK optical; 3.5 mm AUX; wired BASS connection; USB SERVICE; mains power. The guide instructs connection to a TV eARC or ARC socket, while Bose specifies the soundbar connection as ARC.One HDMI source input, one HDMI ARC connection to the TV, optical input and USB 5 V/0.5 A for music playback and firmware updates; no eARC, 4K or HDR passthrough
StreamingBluetooth music playback; no Wi-Fi streamingBluetooth stereo streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or built-in network music services
Multi-roomWired connection to optional Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer, Bass Module 500 or Bass Module 700 using a separately sold 3.5 mm cable–
Design
Weight2 kg (better)2.2 kg
ControlsSupplied IR remote; compatible TV remote through HDMI-CEC, or programmable third-party IR remoteTop-panel power, volume and source buttons; front text display, included remote with two AAA batteries, HDMI CEC and compatible IR TV remotes. No built-in voice assistant
MicrophonesNo microphone–
MountingFlat surface or optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket; not intended for outdoor useIncluded wall-mount brackets; optional SWA-9250S rear-speaker kit sold separately
Size5.7 × 59.6 × 10.55 cm (H × W × D), from Bose France; PC-ABS plastic enclosureSoundbar: 860 × 59.4 × 75 mm and 2.2 kg. Subwoofer: 184 × 343 × 295 mm and 5 kg. Dimensions are width × height × depth; 9 kg set weight includes packaging
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxSoundbar, remote with pre-installed battery, HDMI cable, power cable and quick start guide. Sold through Bose US in 2026; the UK page still lists preorder without a published delivery date.Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote with batteries, two power cords and wall-mount components; HDMI and optical cables are not supplied

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