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Samsung HW-S50B All-in-One Soundbar Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130N. of audio channels:3.0Audio output power:140 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

Samsung HW-S50B All-in-One Soundbar Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung HW-S50B All-in-One Soundbar
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

95%

6.2

Technical score

5%

7.5

Reviews score ( 0 · 5)

Reviews score 5% · 7.5 · based on 5 videos
5 videos count as 1.5 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 76% of soundbars
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 86%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

25%

6.3

Audio

18%

5.9

Formats

16%

6.4

Connectivity

14%

7.6

Controls

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.5

Smart features

5%

7.1

Design

â–²Better than 77%
7.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.5/ 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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Grades by review (5)
5 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 74%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Samsung HW-S50B All-in-One Soundbar

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

25%

6.3

Audio

18%

5.9

Formats

16%

6.4

Connectivity

14%

7.6

Controls

12%

5.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.5

Smart features

5%

7.1

Design

6.2
Reviews score
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.4
Brand name
Samsung
N. of audio channels
3
This soundbar offers 3 audio channels, more than 76.6% of soundbars and equal to 3.2% of soundbars.
Audio output power
140 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 140 W of audio output power, more than 78.2% of soundbars and equal to 0.6% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
50 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 50 Hz, lower than 51.2% of soundbars and equal to 13.4% 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
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus. 75.5% of soundbars include this feature.
Streaming Atmos uses Dolby Digital Plus on this model.
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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
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
eARC
This soundbar uses HDMI eARC, which is newer than that of 73.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 17% 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
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
671 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 671 mm wide, narrower than 57.5% of soundbars.
Height
62 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 62 mm high, shorter than 71.1% of soundbars and equal to 4.8% of soundbars.
Thickness
105 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 105 mm thick, thicker than 71.7% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Weight
2,400 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2,400 g, more than 60.1% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% 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.
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Samsung HW-S50B All-in-One Soundbar vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (3 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
    Streaming Atmos uses Dolby Digital Plus on this model.
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Bluetooth multipoint
    This soundbar supports Bluetooth multipoint, the average soundbar does not.
  • Auto volume leveling
    This soundbar supports auto volume leveling, the average soundbar does not.
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • 9.2% better value for money
    Samsung HW-S50B All-in-One Soundbar has better value for money than the average soundbar (7.37 vs 6.7).
    7.37 vs 6.75
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (3 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • Supports wireless rear speakers
    This soundbar is compatible with wireless rear speakers, the average soundbar is not.
  • 5 more equalizer bands
    This soundbar offers more equalizer bands than the average soundbar (7 vs 2). The average soundbar offers 2 equalizer bands.
    7 vs 2
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 2x more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (140 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    140 W vs 70 W
  • 1 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (5 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    5 vs 4
  • 1 more sound modes
    This soundbar offers more sound modes than the average soundbar (5 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    5 vs 4
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
    Streaming Atmos uses Dolby Digital Plus on this model.
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • 6 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (8 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    8 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.
  • Supports Q-Symphony
    This soundbar supports Q-Symphony support, the average soundbar does not.
    Works with compatible Samsung TVs.
  • Auto volume leveling
    This soundbar supports auto volume leveling, 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.
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 5 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (62 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    62 mm vs 67 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
  • 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
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 19 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (105 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    105 mm vs 86 mm
  • 400 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (2,400 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    2,400 g vs 2,000 g
  • 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 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
  • 19 mm thicker design
    This soundbar is thicker than the average soundbar (105 mm vs 86 mm). The average soundbar is 86 mm thick.
    105 mm vs 86 mm
  • 400 g heavier weight
    This soundbar is heavier than the average soundbar (2,400 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    2,400 g vs 2,000 g

Video reviews

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

8.0
Vinnel Service
≈ estimated
06/07/2023
Full overview · sound modes demo · TV connection guide
Verdict
Samsung HW-S50B is an attractive soundbar, but HDMI and optical cables are not included in the box.
9.0
Juan Camacho
≈ estimated
21/10/2022
Long-term test · one month of use
Verdict
Samsung HW-S50B is a strong soundbar for movies with clear dialogue, though it occasionally drops its TV connection.
9.0
Juan Camacho
≈ estimated
20/09/2022
Long-term test · one month of daily use
Verdict
Samsung HW-S50B is a clear upgrade over TV speakers and worth buying again after a month.
5.0
Critical Reviews
≈ estimated
03/12/2024
Critical overview · nine reasons against buying
Verdict
Samsung HW-S50B is hard to recommend: weak bass, few ports, uneven Alexa and multi-room features, and questionable value.
7.0
BestProduct
≈ estimated
25/06/2023
Overview · features and pros and cons
Verdict
Samsung HW-S50B is a decent, simple, affordable all-in-one soundbar that upgrades TV sound, though bass is limited.
9.0
SimplifyTech
≈ estimated
30/11/2022
Feature overview · pros and cons
Verdict
Samsung HW-S50B is a compact, budget-friendly all-in-one option with good sound, though it lacks Atmos and has limited bass.
9.0
Juan Camacho
≈ estimated
05/11/2022
Short overview · five reasons to buy
Verdict
Samsung HW-S50B is a solid choice for TV audio, with clear vocals and easy setup, suited to movie fans and gamers.
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung HW-S50B All-in-One Soundbar

  • Significantly enhances audio quality compared to built-in TV speakers
  • Easy and quick setup process with both wireless and HDMI/ARC options
  • Compact all-in-one design is space-saving and aesthetically pleasing
  • Dedicated center channel provides excellent dialogue clarity for shows and movies
  • Seamless integration and control when paired with compatible Samsung TVs (Q-Symphony)
  • Offers multiple sound modes including Music, Game Pro, and Adaptive Sound Lite
  • Supports Bluetooth multi-connection for switching between two devices easily

What customers don't like about Samsung HW-S50B All-in-One Soundbar

  • Bass performance is relatively weak due to the lack of a dedicated external subwoofer
  • Volume level may be insufficient for large rooms or high-volume party music
  • The 'talkback' voice prompts for settings can be obnoxiously loud and unadjustable
  • The five-LED indicator system is difficult to interpret without checking the manual
  • The remote control and physical buttons are described by some as unintuitive
  • Occasional reports of inconsistent volume levels across different channels or streaming apps
  • No built-in display, making it hard to see the current input or volume level

Verdict

The Samsung HW-S50B is a 3.0-channel all-in-one lifestyle soundbar delivering 140W of total power through five integrated speakers, including two woofers and a dedicated center channel for crystal-clear dialogue. This compact unit (67cm width) features 3D surround sound capabilities with Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Virtual:X, and it supports Q-Symphony for synchronized audio with compatible Samsung TVs. Main pros include its sleek, space-saving design, easy setup via HDMI ARC or Bluetooth multi-connection, and AI-driven Adaptive Sound Lite that optimizes audio based on content. However, as an all-in-one system without an external subwoofer, it lacks deep bass punch, and it does not feature Wi-Fi connectivity or direct HDMI inputs.

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