Samsung HW-B650F

Samsung

HW-B650F

Released 2025

Samsung’s 3.1-channel soundbar includes a dedicated centre channel and wireless subwoofer. It supports Dolby Digital, DTS Virtual:X, HDMI ARC, optical input and USB music playback; an optional rear-speaker kit adds surround speakers.

Type
Soundbar
Atmos
No
Connects by
Bluetooth
Battery
–
Weight
2.2 kg

Sound

Type
Soundbar
Channels
3.1
Dolby Atmos
No
Drivers
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
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
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
No
HDMI eARC
No
Voice assistants
None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.2 with SBC codec; one TV or two mobile devices connected at a time
Ports
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 stereo streaming; no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or built-in network music services

Design

Weight
2.2 kg
Controls
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
Mounting
Included wall-mount brackets; optional SWA-9250S rear-speaker kit sold separately
Size
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
In the box
Soundbar, wireless subwoofer, remote with batteries, two power cords and wall-mount components; HDMI and optical cables are not supplied

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Dedicated centre channel and included wireless subwoofer
  • HDMI source input, optical input and USB music playback
  • Optional rear speakers and seven-band equaliser

Cons

  • No Dolby Atmos or HDMI eARC
  • No Wi-Fi streaming or AirPlay
  • No 4K video passthrough or automatic room calibration

Closest rivals

Model
TypeAtmosConnects byBatteryWeightReleased
SoundbarNoBluetooth–2.1 kg2025
SoundbarNoBluetooth–2 kg2026
SoundbarNoBluetooth–1.8 kg2025

Sources

  1. samsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-b-series-soundbar-with-subwoofer-bl…
  2. org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx
  3. images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/my/brochure/2025-YEP-CEpromoleafle…

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