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Samsung HW-S40T All-in-One Soundbar Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:100 WHDMI ARC type:none

Samsung HW-S40T All-in-One Soundbar Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung HW-S40T All-in-One Soundbar
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

95%

5.2

Technical score

5%

7.3

Reviews score ( 0 · 1)

Reviews score 5% · 7.3 · based on 1 video
1 video counts as 0.3 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–¼Worse than 60% of soundbars
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 62%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

25%

4.7

Audio

18%

5.0

Formats

16%

6.4

Connectivity

14%

6.5

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 58%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, 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-S40T All-in-One Soundbar

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

25%

4.7

Audio

18%

5.0

Formats

16%

6.4

Connectivity

14%

6.5

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.6

Design

5.2
Reviews score
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
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
100 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 100 W of audio output power, more than 62.6% of soundbars and equal to 5.8% of soundbars.
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
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 32.5% of soundbars and equal to 67.6% 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
4.2
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4.2, which is older than that of 61.6% of soundbars and the same as that of 24.9% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 35.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 31.4% 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
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 68.6% of soundbars and the same as what 31.4% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 63.1% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none, which is lower than that of 21.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 78.5% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 18.2% of soundbars and equal to 81.8% 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
680 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 680 mm wide, narrower than 56.4% of soundbars.
Height
69 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 69 mm high, taller than 55.6% of soundbars.
Thickness
115 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 115 mm thick, thicker than 81.3% of soundbars.
Weight
1900 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1900 g, less than 55.3% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% 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.
Fabric-wrapped exterior.
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Samsung HW-S40T All-in-One Soundbar vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • 5 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (7 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    7 vs 2
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 42.9% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (100 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    100 W vs 70 W
  • 42.9% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (100 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    100 W vs 70 W
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • 5 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (7 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    7 vs 2
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 1 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 29 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (115 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    115 mm vs 86 mm
  • 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 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    3 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
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4.2 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 29 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (115 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    115 mm vs 86 mm
  • 1 years older release
    This soundbar is older than the average soundbar (2020 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    August 2020
    2,020 vs 2,021

Video reviews

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

9.0
Tech Jazz
≈ estimated
19/03/2023
Short review · design, features and connectivity
Verdict
Samsung HW-S40T is a well-rounded, recommended all-in-one soundbar with a sleek fabric design and easy connectivity.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung HW-S40T All-in-One Soundbar

  • Significantly better audio quality and clarity compared to standard TV speakers
  • Compact and slim 'all-in-one' design that fits easily in small spaces or apartments
  • Aesthetically pleasing fabric mesh exterior (Kvadrat textile)
  • Very simple and quick initial setup process
  • Excellent value for money as a budget-friendly entry-level option
  • Reliable Bluetooth connectivity for music streaming from mobile devices

What customers don't like about Samsung HW-S40T All-in-One Soundbar

  • Lacks an HDMI port (no HDMI ARC/eARC), requiring optical or Bluetooth connections
  • Remote control design is widely criticized, specifically for being difficult to open the battery compartment
  • No front-facing visual volume or settings display; indicator lights are on the top and hard to see
  • Weak deep bass performance due to the lack of a dedicated external subwoofer
  • Start-up 'voice guide' notifications can be excessively loud and are difficult to disable or adjust
  • Dialogue can sometimes sound 'muddy' or lost in the mix during complex scenes

Verdict

The Samsung HW-S40T is a compact 2.0-channel all-in-one soundbar delivering 100W of total power through a four-speaker array consisting of two tweeters and two built-in woofers. Key characteristics include a premium Kvadrat textile finish, Bluetooth multi-connection for switching between two devices, and AI-driven 'Smart Sound' that automatically optimizes audio based on content. Its main pros are a space-saving design that fits easily in small rooms, clear dialogue enhancement, and a dedicated Music Mode that improves audio fidelity for streaming. However, its notable cons include the total absence of an HDMI port (relying solely on optical or Bluetooth), a lack of deep, cinematic bass due to the integrated subwoofers, and a lack of a front-facing volume display.

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