Jan 31, 2020
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Samsung HW-K850 review
The total power reserve of the system is indicated at 350 watts. The kit is compatible with Samsung multiroom solutions, including the Samsung Multiroom app management software. It, among other things, is suitable for listening to music from network services. Functionally, it is ready to work with the most modern content, supports the latest Ultra HD and HDR video formats. The difference between tracks Dolby Atmos with outdated formats is noticeable well in many ways. 
Samsung HW-N850 review
The drivers are individually powered by a built-in amplifier with a total power of 372 watts. Declared support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies. This system has a configuration of 5.1.2. The set includes the main module and subwoofer. Since the subwoofer itself is identical to the N950, you also get the same excellent build quality, Harman Kardon setup, hi-res audio support and wireless transmission via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Throw in the convenient remote control, HDMI connections that transmit HDR10 and Dolby Vision, as well as Samsung's SmartThings app, and the N850 looks like a tempting prospect. 
Samsung HW-K850 pros & cons
Pros
- The frequency range significantly exceeds the built-in acoustics of the TV and the device seeks to do its best to show its capabilities
- Even in the dialogs, some bass epicness appears, and the action scenes completely remove the question of the relevance of the purchase for any enthusiastic movie fan
Cons
- The lack of support for the DTS format in any form is an unconditional and serious minus
Samsung HW-N850 pros & cons
Pros
- I have to point out that build quality is really top notch, and is very heavy for a sound bar
- It would eliminate all the complication of setting up multi speakers and wiring them all over the place
Cons
- Heavy front sound
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Common
Product
Samsung HW-K850
Samsung HW-N850
Model
HW-K850
HW-N850
Brand
Samsung
Samsung
Reviews
75
29
General
Placement type
table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable
Connection to source
wired, wireless
wired, wireless
Soundbar buttons
power, volume down, volume up, source
power, input, volume down, volume up
Audio features
Built-in channels
3.1.2
5.1.2
Amplification type
active
active
Output power, W
350 (overall)
372 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)
0
0
Separate speaker connections
wireless
wireless
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
wireless
wireless
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Napster, iHeart
Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
0
NFC
HDMI input/output
2/1
2/0
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
1/0
1/0
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
0/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
1/0
0/0
Headphone output
0
0
Subwoofer output
0
0
Features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)
has not
has not
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
120.9 x 8.1 x 12.9 /47.6 x 3.2 x 5.1
121.9 x 7.6 x 12.7/48.2 x 3.2 x 5.4
Weight, kg/pounds
6.6/14.7
8.1/18.7
Other
Release year
2016
2018
Soundbars CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6Samsung HW-K850
- 8.6Samsung HW-N850
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