Creative Stage Pro vs Samsung HW-B450F

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Stage Pro compared with HW-B450F
CreativeStage ProSamsungHW-B450F
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20252025
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels2.12.1
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Drivers–Three speakers across the 2.1-channel system including the wireless subwoofer; no dedicated centre speaker. UK feature prose claims a centre speaker, conflicting with its detailed No specification and the manual’s virtual centre control
AmplifiersSoundbar 2 × 20 W RMS; subwoofer 40 W RMS; 80 W RMS total, 160 W peak.Maximum output: 40 W × 2 at 6 ohms for the soundbar and 220 W for the PS-WF45T subwoofer; maximum output, not continuous RMS ratings
Frequency response50–20,000 Hz; signal-to-noise ratio greater than 85 dB (maker specifications).–
Audio formatsDolby Audio (Dolby Digital Plus).Dolby Digital, DTS and DTS Virtual:X; two-channel LPCM. USB playback of MP3, OGG, AAC, WAV, FLAC and AIFF files; no Dolby Atmos decoding
Room tuningSuperWide soundstage processing; selectable near-field and far-field listening modes.Standard, Surround Sound, Game, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X and Bass Boost modes; Voice Enhance, Night mode, virtual centre level, subwoofer level, bass/treble and seven-band EQ in Standard mode. No SpaceFit room calibration
Connections
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayNoNo
HDMI eARCNoNo
Voice assistantsNoneNone
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; A2DP; stated range up to 10 m in open space.Bluetooth 4.2 with SBC codec; only one Bluetooth device connected at a time
PortsHDMI ARC, optical TOSLINK, USB audio and 3.5 mm AUX input; separate power adapter and wired subwoofer. HDMI eARC is not listed.HDMI ARC connection to the TV, optical input and USB 5 V/0.5 A for music playback and firmware updates; no HDMI source input, eARC or video passthrough
Streaming–Bluetooth stereo streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or built-in network music services
Design
Weight–1.8 kg
ControlsSoundbar volume controls and supplied IR remote; HDMI ARC supports CEC control.Top-panel power, volume and source buttons; front text display, remote with two AAA batteries, HDMI CEC and compatible IR TV remotes. No built-in voice assistant
Mounting–Wall-mount brackets included; optional SWA-9250S rear-speaker kit
SizeSoundbar 550 × 112.1 × 80.7 mm; included subwoofer 115 × 265 × 420 mm, 3.4 kg (W × D × H). Soundbar weight is not stated in the UK product specification.Soundbar: 858.8 × 59 × 75 mm and 1.8 kg. Subwoofer: 184 × 343 × 295 mm and 4.9 kg. Dimensions are width × height × depth; 8.5 kg set weight includes packaging
ColoursBlackTitan Black
In the boxSoundbar, subwoofer with attached 2 m cable, IR remote without battery, 1.5 m USB-A to USB-C cable, power adapter with interchangeable AC plug (depending on SKU) and quick-start guide.Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote with batteries, two power cords and wall-mount components; HDMI and optical cables are not supplied in the UK manual

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