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Samsung HW-N400 TV Mate Soundbar Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:ARC

Samsung HW-N400 TV Mate Soundbar Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung HW-N400 TV Mate Soundbar
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

95%

6.0

Technical score

5%

7.3

Reviews score ( 0 · 3)

Reviews score 5% · 7.3 · based on 3 videos
3 videos count as 1 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
â–²Better than 69% of soundbars
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–²Better than 59%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

25%

4.9

Audio

18%

4.9

Formats

16%

7.5

Connectivity

14%

8.5

Controls

12%

6.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.4

Design

â–²Better than 69%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Grades by review (3)
3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 84%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Samsung HW-N400 TV Mate Soundbar

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components:

25%

4.9

Audio

18%

4.9

Formats

16%

7.5

Connectivity

14%

8.5

Controls

12%

6.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.4

Design

6.0
Reviews score
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

6.9
Brand name
Samsung
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 43.6% of soundbars and equal to 56.4% of soundbars.
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
55 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 55 Hz, higher than 54.1% of soundbars and equal to 8.1% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 68.1% of soundbars and equal to 27.1% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
2.1
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 2.1, which is older than that of 95.1% of soundbars and the same as that of 1.6% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 65.4% of soundbars offer this feature.
Android app support only.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 26.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 69.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
1.4
This soundbar uses HDMI 1.4, which is newer than that of 39.4% of soundbars and the same as that of 18.1% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 31.9% of soundbars and the same as what 46.3% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 37.4% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
4K
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to 4K, which is higher than that of 80.1% of soundbars and the same as that of 17.2% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
60 fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to 60 fps, higher than 82.4% of soundbars and equal to 14.4% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 23.4% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
640 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 640 mm wide, narrower than 62.8% of soundbars.
Height
71 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 71 mm high, taller than 59.9% of soundbars and equal to 3.7% of soundbars.
Thickness
100 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 100 mm thick, thicker than 64.7% of soundbars and equal to 2.1% of soundbars.
Weight
3,000 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 3,000 g, more than 72.3% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
Metal grille.
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Samsung HW-N400 TV Mate Soundbar vs the average soundbar

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  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
    Android app support only.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Higher pass-through resolution
    This soundbar supports 4K for HDMI pass-through resolution, while the average soundbar supports none.
    4K vs none
  • Higher HDMI pass-through frame rate
    This soundbar has a higher HDMI pass-through frame rate than the average soundbar (60 fps vs none fps). The average soundbar supports an HDMI pass-through frame rate of none fps.
    60 fps vs none fps
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
    Adjustment available from the remote.
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 2.19x more popular
    Samsung HW-N400 TV Mate Soundbar is more popular than the average soundbar (9.39 vs 4.3).
    9.39 vs 4.29
  • Supports wireless rear speakers
    This soundbar is compatible with wireless rear speakers, the average soundbar is not.
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV vs MP3).
    AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV vs MP3
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 3 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (5 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    5 vs 2
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Higher pass-through resolution
    This soundbar supports 4K for HDMI pass-through resolution, while the average soundbar supports none.
    4K vs none
  • Higher HDMI pass-through frame rate
    This soundbar has a higher HDMI pass-through frame rate than the average soundbar (60 fps vs none fps). The average soundbar supports an HDMI pass-through frame rate of none fps.
    60 fps vs none fps
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
    Android app support only.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
    Adjustment available from the remote.
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 122 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (640 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    640 mm vs 762 mm
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 2.1 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    2.1 vs 5.0
  • 2 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    2 vs 4
  • Narrower bass adjustment range
    This soundbar has a lower bass adjustment range than the average soundbar (-6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB). The average soundbar offers a bass adjustment range of -100 to 100 dB.
    -6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 1,000 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (3,000 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    3,000 g vs 2,000 g
  • 3.26x more expensive
    Samsung HW-N400 TV Mate Soundbar is more expensive than the average soundbar (£310 vs £95).
    £310 vs £95
  • 3 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2018 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    May 1, 2018
    2,018 vs 2,021
  • 3.26x more expensive
    Samsung HW-N400 TV Mate Soundbar is more expensive than the average soundbar (£310 vs £95).
    £310 vs £95
  • 2 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    2 vs 4
  • Narrower bass adjustment range
    This soundbar has a lower bass adjustment range than the average soundbar (-6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB). The average soundbar offers a bass adjustment range of -100 to 100 dB.
    -6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 2.1 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    2.1 vs 5.0
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 1,000 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (3,000 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    3,000 g vs 2,000 g
  • 3 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2018 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    May 1, 2018
    2,018 vs 2,021
  • 14 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (100 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    100 mm vs 86 mm
  • 4 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (71 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    71 mm vs 67 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
DeVaSeR Reviews
≈ estimated
16/06/2018
Features overview · design, connections and sound notes
Verdict
Samsung HW-N400 is a compact soundbar with good sound and many connections, but it is pricier than stronger rivals.
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung HW-N400 TV Mate Soundbar

  • Compact and sleek design, ideal for smaller TVs (e.g., 32-40 inches)
  • Significant improvement over standard TV speakers with clear dialogue
  • Sturdy build quality featuring a metal front grille and brushed metal finish
  • Easy setup via HDMI ARC and optical connections
  • Versatile connectivity including Bluetooth for music streaming and a USB port
  • Includes a well-designed, ergonomic remote control
  • Wall-mounting brackets are conveniently included in the box

What customers don't like about Samsung HW-N400 TV Mate Soundbar

  • Weak bass performance due to the lack of an external subwoofer
  • Narrow soundstage that lacks immersion for movies and gaming
  • HDMI 1.4 ports do not support 4K or HDR passthrough
  • Under-powered amplification, making it unsuitable for larger rooms
  • Surround sound mode often creates an unnatural echo effect
  • No built-in Wi-Fi or support for Samsung's multiroom functionality
  • Older Bluetooth version (2.1) compared to more modern entry-level models

Verdict

The Samsung HW-N400 'TV Mate' is a compact 2.0-channel all-in-one soundbar featuring four built-in speakers and an integrated woofer, delivering a frequency response of 60Hz to 20kHz with support for Dolby Digital and DTS 2-channel audio. This sleek, 64cm-wide unit offers versatile connectivity including HDMI (ARC), Optical, USB, and Bluetooth for wireless music streaming and TV syncing. Main pros include its space-saving 'all-in-one' design that fits easily under 32-inch or larger TVs, clear dialogue enhancement, and an inclusive wall-mount kit. However, its lack of a dedicated external subwoofer results in thinner bass response, and the HDMI 1.4 connection does not support 4K/HDR pass-through, making it less suitable for high-end home cinema setups.

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