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Samsung Hw B650 Review

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The Samsung HW-B650 combines a dedicated center channel with a neutral profile, providing crisp sounds fit for music, TV shows, and casual movie playback. However, it is not the most immersive option for movies because of the narrow surround soundstage.

SAMSUNG HW-B650 3.1ch Soundbar w/Dolby 5.1 DTS Virtual:X, Bass Boosted, Built-in Center Speaker, Bluetooth Multi Connection, Voice Enhance & Night Mode, Subwoofer Included, 2022,Black
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$297.99

The Snapshot

our Verdict

Product testers love the neutral sound profile and the dedicated center speaker on the Samsung HW-B650, endorsing it for TV dialogue, music, and casual movie watching. Experts from RTINGS love its dedicated center channel that delivers very clear dialogue, appealing to TV show lovers. Editors from Crutchfield love the remarkably loud output of this system, which makes it a good choice for parties. However, the speaker doesn’t have doesn’t accurately reproduce low-rumbling bass, although it has a dedicated subwoofer. Users who love movies will also be disappointed that it lacks Dolby Atmos and downmixes surround sound to stereo, so it’s not very…

Product testers love the neutral sound profile and the dedicated center speaker on the Samsung HW-B650, endorsing it for TV dialogue, music, and casual movie watching.

Experts from RTINGS love its dedicated center channel that delivers very clear dialogue, appealing to TV show lovers. Editors from Crutchfield love the remarkably loud output of this system, which makes it a good choice for parties.

However, the speaker doesn’t have doesn’t accurately reproduce low-rumbling bass, although it has a dedicated subwoofer. Users who love movies will also be disappointed that it lacks Dolby Atmos and downmixes surround sound to stereo, so it’s not very immersive during movies.

It also lacks voice assistants and a mobile app. However, music lovers will be delighted by its graphic equalizer, which makes fine-tuning the sound profile a snap. It has an incredible selection of wired connectivity options, allowing users to use it as a bridge between other home theater devices.

However, if you desire a more portable 2.1 soundbar, see our Samsung HW-N450 review today.

True Score

77

Reasons to Buy

  • Dedicated center speaker enhances the quality of dialogue in movies and TV shows.
  • Remarkably neutral sound profile is great for music and TV shows
  • Graphic equalizer for fine-tuning audio settings
  • Gets loud enough to entertain small gatherings
  • Dialogue enhancement tool is good for TV shows

Reasons to Avoid

  • Mediocre extended low bass will disappoint movie and music lovers
  • Doesn't stream via Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay, or Chromecast
  • Doesn't support voice assistants and lacks a mobile app
  • Doesn't support Dolby Atmos
  • Has a poor surround soundstage

Specifications

  • Bluetooth Enabled
  • Depth
  • Dialogue Enhancement Feature
  • Energy Star Certified
    Yes
  • HDMI ARC
  • Height
  • Subwoofer
  • Surround Sound Supported
  • Voice Assistant
  • Wall Mountable
  • Weight
  • Width
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Bluetooth
  • Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity
  • Works With

What Is Not On the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

The Samsung HW-B650 is a mid-range 3.1-channel soundbar that was first released by Samsung in 2020, touting realistic 3D sound for movies. With a dedicated center channel, it delivers crisp dialogue.

However, this speaker doesn’t have advanced features like Dolby Atmos and has a narrow surround soundstage, so it is not as good for movies as higher-end 5.1 speakers on our list of the best-ranked speakers.

Out of the box, the HW-B650 has a neutral sound profile, so it’s quite pleasant for music playback. However, despite having a dedicated subwoofer, it doesn’t reproduce deep rumbling low-bass. It has a graphic equalizer, allowing users to fine-tune settings easily, and gets really loud.

Like most Samsung devices in this range, it only streams via Bluetooth but boasts a full range of wired connectivity options, including optical, a shared HDMI ARC+Out, and full HDMI. Read on to learn more about the Samsung HW-B650, and be sure to check out our list of the top-rated soundbars on the market.

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Score Card

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Expert Score

73

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Customer Score

87

*.25

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True Score

77

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    73
    The Samsung B650 is decent for mixed usage. It’s a 3.1 bar suitable for many… read more
  • Which?
    D

    Trust Score

    NR
    The Samsung HW-B650 soundbar is a more basic model that lacks support for Dolby Atmos…. read more

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