HW-B400F
Samsung’s compact 2.0-channel soundbar has built-in bass speakers, HDMI ARC, optical input, USB music playback and Bluetooth with NFC pairing.
- Type
- Soundbar
- Atmos
- No
- Connects by
- Bluetooth
- Battery
- –
- Weight
- 2.1 kg
What reviewers say
XGN and EscolhaSegura see it as a compact, straightforward upgrade for TV sound, praising clearer voices and useful bass from the built-in woofer. Both caution against expecting a full cinema system. EscolhaSegura found clarity deteriorated at high volume and surround mode added little; XGN disliked spoken menus interrupting playback, while the missing display also complicates adjustments.
From xgn.nl and escolhasegura.com.br
Specifications
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- Type
- Soundbar
- Channels
- 2.0
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Drivers
- Four built-in speakers in a 2.0-channel system, including bass speakers; no separate subwoofer or dedicated centre channel
- Amplifiers
- Maximum amplifier output: 20 W × 2; maximum output, not a continuous RMS rating
- Audio formats
- Dolby Digital, DTS and two-channel LPCM; no Dolby Atmos or DTS Virtual:X decoding
- Room tuning
- Standard and Surround Sound modes; Voice Enhance, Night mode, bass level, bass/treble and seven-band EQ in Standard mode. No automatic room calibration
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- AirPlay
- No
- HDMI eARC
- No
- Voice assistants
- None
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2 with SBC codec and A2DP stereo; NFC pairing using the marked area on top. One Bluetooth device connected at a time
- Ports
- HDMI ARC connection to the TV, optical input and USB 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
- 2.1 kg
- Controls
- Top-panel power, volume and source buttons; multicolour LED status indicator and spoken feedback rather than a text display. Remote with two AAA batteries, HDMI CEC and compatible IR TV remotes; no built-in voice assistant
- Mounting
- Rear wall-mount supports; wall fixings and mounting brackets are not included
- Size
- Soundbar: 641 × 66.5 × 107 mm and 2.1 kg; width × height × depth. Packaged set weight is 2.9 kg
- Colours
- Titan Black
- In the box
- Soundbar, power cord and remote with batteries; HDMI and optical cables are not supplied in the UK manual
Pros and cons
Pros
- Compact bar with built-in bass speakers
- HDMI ARC, optical input and USB music playback
- Voice Enhance, Night mode and seven-band equaliser
Cons
- No external subwoofer, centre channel or Dolby Atmos
- No HDMI source input or eARC
- No Wi-Fi streaming or front text display
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Atmos | Connects by | Battery | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | 2 kg | 2026 | |
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | 2.2 kg | 2025 | |
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | 1.8 kg | 2025 |
Sources
- samsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/b400f-b-series-soundbar-black-hw-b400f-xu
- org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx
- images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/my/brochure/2025-YEP-CEpromoleafle…
Photo: Samsung