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Sony HT-G700
Samsung HW-A650
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Channels
3.1
Channels
3.1
Our Verdict
Sony HT-G700
Samsung HW-A650
The Samsung HW-A650 is marginally better for mixed usage than the Sony HT-G700. The Samsung is better-built, and it has a better soundstage. It also comes with more sound enhancement features like bass and treble adjustments as well as a graphic EQ. Some users may prefer its more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box, too. That said, the Sony has a better surrounds performance, and it also supports Dolby Atmos content.
Variants
- HT-G700 (Black)
- HW-A650 (Black)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.4
7.4
Height (Atmos)
3.9
0.0
Stereo Frequency Response
7.5
7.9
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
38.5" (97.8 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)
Height
2.4" (6.2 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
4.3" (11.0 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.5" (19.0 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Height
15.2" (38.5 cm)
13.9" (35.3 cm)
Depth
15.8" (40.2 cm)
11.9" (30.3 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.5
7.9
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
3.1
3.1
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.66
-0.34
Standard Error
2.86 dB
2.10 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
46.9 Hz
41.8 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.0 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.5
7.9
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
6
-1
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
2
Slope
-0.66
-0.07
Standard Error
2.86 dB
2.05 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
46.9 Hz
41.8 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.0 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
8.4
7.8
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
95.1 dB SPL
93.0 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.50 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.19 dB
1.49 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.3
THD
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.46
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.87
Center
8.4
8.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.03
-0.98
Std. Err.
2.72 dB
3.26 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.2 dB SPL
87.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.40
0.41
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.52
2.70
Surround 5.1
4.4
3.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.75
-1.43
Std. Err.
2.89 dB
4.43 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
94.4 dB SPL
89.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.45
0.48
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.83
2.48
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
3.9
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Not Supported
Slope
-0.78
N/A
Std. Err.
2.97 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
82.6 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
3.18
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.42
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
5.6
7.4
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
eARC
1 (shared)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
7.1
Dolby Atmos
Supported
No
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
No
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
No
DTS
Supported
Yes
DTS:X
Supported
No
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
Supported
No
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
7.4
Dolby Atmos
Supported
No
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
No
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
No
DTS
Supported
Yes
DTS:X
Supported
No
DTS-HD MA
Supported
No
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
No
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
7.5
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
46 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
45 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
71 ms
Dolby Digital
110 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
120 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
135 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.4
7.1
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
45 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
47 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
75 ms
Dolby Digital
123 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
123 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
138 ms
ARC
80 ms
Optical
84 ms
Full HDMI In
102 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
7.9
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
104 ms
Dolby Digital
318 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
7.8
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Wireless Playback
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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