Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels vs Samsung HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 28identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:5.1.2 channels
    • HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:7.1.4 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:372 W
    • HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:512 W
  • HDMI version
    • HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:2.0
    • HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:2.0a
  • Width
    • HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:1226 mm
    • HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:1225 mm
  • Depth
    • HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:136 mm
    • HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:136.4 mm
  • Height
    • HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:83 mm
    • HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:82.5 mm
  • Soundbar weight
    • HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:8.8 kg
    • HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:8.5 kg
  • Subwoofer depth
    • HW-N850 Black 5.1.2 channels:41.5 cm
    • HW-N950 Black 7.1.4 channels:39.9 cm

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Comparison of HW-N850, HW-N950
55 specifications
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1.2 channels7.1.4 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers372 W512 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS-HD, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHDDTS Digital Surround, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Game modeNoNo
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source162 W
Bass reflexYesYes
Subwoofer locationSeparateSeparate
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio formats supportedAAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAVAAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Anynet+Anynet+
Wall mountableYesYes
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANNoNo
HDMI ports quantity33
HDMI in22
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI versionDiffers2.02.0a
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.22.2
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical in11
Poweridentical
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers1226 mm1225 mm
DepthDiffers136 mm136.4 mm
HeightDiffers83 mm82.5 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers8.8 kg8.5 kg
Subwoofer width20.4 cm20.4 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers41.5 cm39.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers40 cm43.4 cm
Subwoofer weight9.6 kg9.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package width1292 mm1292 mm
Package depthDiffers606 mm262 mm
Package heightDiffers262 mm606 mm
Package weightDiffers23.1 kg28.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Frequency range34 - 17000 Hz34 - 17000 Hz
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)20.3 cm (8")20.3 cm (8")
Quantity11
Apple docking compatibilityNot supportedNot supported
Docking connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Speaker driversKnown for one13Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Speaker enclosureKnown for oneClosedUnknown — not stated by the source

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