Bose TV Speaker (2nd Gen) vs Samsung HW-B650F
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BoseTV Speaker (2nd Gen) | SamsungHW-B650F | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Channels | – | 3.1 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Drivers | Angled left and right speakers, with a centre-channel tweeter dedicated to speech | Four 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 tuning | Dialogue Mode; five bass settings; audio adjustment for wall mounting | Standard, 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-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | No | No |
| Voice assistants | None | None |
| Bluetooth | Up to two mobile devices connected at once; stores eight paired devices; 30 ft (9 m) range | Bluetooth 4.2 with SBC codec; one TV or two mobile devices connected at a time |
| Ports | HDMI 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 |
| Streaming | Bluetooth music playback; no Wi-Fi streaming | Bluetooth stereo streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or built-in network music services |
| Multi-room | Wired connection to optional Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer, Bass Module 500 or Bass Module 700 using a separately sold 3.5 mm cable | – |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 2 kg (better) | 2.2 kg |
| Controls | Supplied IR remote; compatible TV remote through HDMI-CEC, or programmable third-party IR remote | Top-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 |
| Microphones | No microphone | – |
| Mounting | Flat surface or optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket; not intended for outdoor use | Included wall-mount brackets; optional SWA-9250S rear-speaker kit sold separately |
| Size | 5.7 × 59.6 × 10.55 cm (H × W × D), from Bose France; PC-ABS plastic enclosure | Soundbar: 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 |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| In the box | Soundbar, 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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