Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels

25specifications compared
22differ
3identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:3.0 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:260 W
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:180 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:22 W
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:180 W
Number of tweeter drivers
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:2
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:1
Subwoofer included
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:No
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:Yes
Subwoofer location
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:Separate
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:Built-in
Product colour
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:Silver
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:Black
Applications supported
- HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:Samsung Audio Remote
- HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels:Multiroom

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Comparison of HW-M4501, HW-MS650
67 specifications	A Samsung HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels Model HW-M4501 View product	B Samsung HW-MS650 soundbar speaker Black 3.0 channels Model HW-MS650 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	3.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	260 W	180 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS 2.0, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker2 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	22 W	180 W
Number of tweeter driversDiffers	2	1
Number of mid-range driversKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	No	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer locationDiffers	Separate	Built-in
Features2 differ
Recommended usageKnown for one	TV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
TV stand usageKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Technical details1 differ
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Applications supportedDiffers	Samsung Audio Remote	Multiroom
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
SubwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 - 20000 Hz
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SWA-9000S
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	4.0
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.1	2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.45 W	4 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	1078 mm	1060 mm
DepthDiffers	129 mm	130.5 mm
HeightDiffers	47.5 mm	78 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.7 kg	6.2 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	17.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	22.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	35.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	4.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1136 mm	1278 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	212 mm
Package heightDiffers	230 mm	148 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.8 kg	8.9 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	One package
Other featuresidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for one	45 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Sound effectsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Flanger/Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

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