Samsung HW-B650
Score: 68/100
LG S40TR
Score: 87/100Rankings
The LG S40TR is a 4.1-channel soundbar system with a powerful wireless subwoofer, Dolby Atmos, AI-driven sound modes and seamless integration with LG TVs via the WOW Interface.
The Samsung HW-B650 is a 3.1 soundbar with a wireless subwoofer and dedicated center speaker, offering strong dialogue clarity and virtual surround. It integrates well with Samsung TVs via HDMI-ARC but lacks Wi-Fi, 4K HDR pass-through and rear-speaker support, positioning it as a value-focused option for TV owners.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
430 Wbest | 400 W | |
1best | 1best | |
1best | — | |
— | 5.3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.209 kgbest | 10.024 kg |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 Wbest | 0.5 Wbest |
— | 200 Wbest |
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Build & Design(1) | ||
Overall Weight (kg) | 8.209 kg | 10.0235 kg |
Audio(3) | ||
Channel Configuration | 3.1 | 4.1 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Virtual:X, DTS 5.1, AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, LPCM (2ch) | Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, LPCM, Dolby Atmos |
Total Power Output (W) | 430 W | 400 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers view the HW-B650 as a strong value proposition for Samsung TV owners, highlighting its dedicated center channel, virtual surround processing and convenient HDMI-ARC integration. While they commend its bass performance and gaming features, they note the absence of Wi-Fi, 4K HDR pass-through and rear-speaker support as notable shortcomings.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the soundbar for crystal-clear dialogue, deep bass and easy setup with Samsung TVs. Gaming enthusiasts appreciate the low-latency Game Mode, while many express disappointment over missing smart connectivity, lack of HDR support and the non-backlit remote.
Professional reviewers commend the S40TR for its powerful, cinematic soundstage, robust Dolby and DTS decoding, and premium build, while noting the lack of Wi-Fi and voice-assistant features as a shortfall for a 2024-era sound system.
Everyday users praise the immersive surround experience, deep bass and dialogue clarity, but report Bluetooth lag, a dated ThinQ app and the need to power rear speakers with AC cords.
“Dialogue is crystal clear”
“Bass is powerful”
“Easy setup with Samsung TV”
