Samsung HW-B450F vs Samsung HW-B650F

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HW-B450F compared with HW-B650F
SamsungHW-B450FSamsungHW-B650F
Overview
Released20252025
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels2.13.1
Dolby AtmosNoNo
DriversThree 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 controlFour speakers across the 3.1-channel system, including a dedicated centre channel and wireless subwoofer; rear speakers are not included
AmplifiersMaximum output: 40 W × 2 at 6 ohms for the soundbar and 220 W for the PS-WF45T subwoofer; maximum output, not continuous RMS ratingsMaximum amplifier output: 120 W soundbar and 250 W subwoofer in the exact UK manual; maximum output, not continuous RMS ratings
Audio formatsDolby Digital, DTS and DTS Virtual:X; two-channel LPCM. USB playback of MP3, OGG, AAC, WAV, FLAC and AIFF files; no Dolby Atmos decodingDolby 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 tuningStandard, 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 calibrationStandard, 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
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2 with SBC codec; only one Bluetooth device connected at a timeBluetooth 4.2 with SBC codec; one TV or two mobile devices connected at a time
PortsHDMI 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 passthroughOne 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 stereo streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or built-in network music servicesBluetooth stereo streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or built-in network music services
Design
Weight1.8 kg (better)2.2 kg
ControlsTop-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 assistantTop-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
MountingWall-mount brackets included; optional SWA-9250S rear-speaker kitIncluded wall-mount brackets; optional SWA-9250S rear-speaker kit sold separately
SizeSoundbar: 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 packagingSoundbar: 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
ColoursTitan BlackBlack
In the boxSoundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote with batteries, two power cords and wall-mount components; HDMI and optical cables are not supplied in the UK manualSoundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote with batteries, two power cords and wall-mount components; HDMI and optical cables are not supplied

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