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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

2.01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Speaker channels 2.0.

3.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026Page name: 3.0ch All-In-One Soundbar.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

21Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Page text: dual speakers. The title says 2.0 speaker.

53Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Number of Speakers 5 with a center speaker. The Samsung UAE page says the same.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

27Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: 2.0-channel bar with left and right speakers and no subwoofer.

53Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

07Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: 2.0-channel bar with left and right speakers. DTS Virtual:X is a virtualisation and the bar has no Dolby Atmos support.

03Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: up-firing No, side-firing No and wide range tweeter No.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Speaker	2	Left and right

Source7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review names left and right speakers. Driver type and size are not published.

BSamsung HW-S50B

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Woofer	2
Soundbar	Tweeter	3

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Page text: the soundbar has 2 woofers and 3 tweeters. A US retailer table splits the five drivers as two low-frequency, one midrange and two tweeters. The maker wording is stored. Diameters are not published.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026The comparison table lists no subwoofer for the Fire TV Soundbar.

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026The component list holds no subwoofer. The wireless subwoofer SWA-W510 is sold separately.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

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Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026The comparison table lists no surround speakers for the Fire TV Soundbar.

02Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026The component list holds no rear speakers. The rear speaker kit is sold separately.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026One-piece bar with no detachable ends in the box list.

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026The bar is one piece. The manual describes no detachable ends.

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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SWA-W5102Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 16: wireless subwoofer SWA-W510, sold separately.

Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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SWA-9100S, SWA-9200S2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 16: wireless rear speaker kit SWA-9100S or SWA-9200S, sold separately.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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140W2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: rated output power (30 W x 2) + (30 W x 2) + 20 W, which sums to 140 W. The sum is stored. No distortion or load is published. Almo also lists RMS output power 140 W.

Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

40W6Press articleaftvnews.com/amazon-announces-new-fire-tv-soundbar-without-any-actual-fire-tv-capabilitiesRead 15 October 2026Article: a pair of 20-watt speakers in a 2.0 stereo setup. No rating condition is given.7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: left and right speakers deliver a maximum output of 20 W apiece, 40 W in total. The maker does not state a rating condition. This is not an RMS figure.

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Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Technical details: surround sounds supported DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Digital. The comparison table lists Dolby Digital only, while the Plus lists Dolby Atmos.

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40 lists no Dolby Atmos. The sound modes include DTS Virtual:X only. The Almo and distributor copy mentions Dolby Atmos, which does not match the maker format list or the Which? table that says Dolby Atmos no.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Technical details: DTS Virtual:X. The comparison table lists DTS Virtual:X for this bar and DTS:X for the Plus. Virtual processing is not DTS:X decoding.

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: supported play formats LPCM 2ch, Dolby Audio (supporting Dolby Digital), DTS and DTS Virtual:X. DTS Virtual:X is virtual processing. DTS:X decoding is not listed.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Dolby Digital1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Dolby Digital. Page text also says Dolby Audio. No connection is named.

LPCM, Dolby Digital, DTS2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: LPCM 2ch, Dolby Digital and DTS. DTS Virtual Surround is played in DTS format. DTS Virtual:X is not stored as a decoded format. No connection is named.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

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Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

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MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 25 file format table for USB storage: MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, WAV, FLAC and AIFF.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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192kHz2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 25: WAV, FLAC and AIFF files from USB storage play at 32 kHz to 192 kHz. MP3, WMA, OGG and AAC are 48 kHz at most. Bit depth is not stated.

Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	ARC	HDMI ARC connection to the TV
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Not available	USB input, listed as an input source
AC power	1	Not available	Soundbar power input

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Ports HDMI, Optical, AC, USB-A.4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back view: optical in port, USB port, HDMI ARC port and power port. Mounting holes sit on the back.6Press articleaftvnews.com/amazon-announces-new-fire-tv-soundbar-without-any-actual-fire-tv-capabilitiesRead 15 October 2026Article: HDMI eARC/ARC to the TV, optical in, a USB-A port that seems to serve as an input source, and a power connector.

BSamsung HW-S50B

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV connection with ARC
Optical	1	Digital audio input
Micro USB	1	USB storage music playback, 5 V 0.5 A, used with the supplied micro USB to USB adapter cable
DC power	1	Power input, DC 19 V from the supplied AC/DC adapter

Source2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 7 to 8, bottom panel: DC 19 V power in, USB (5 V 0.5 A), DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) and HDMI (ARC) to the TV. A micro USB to USB adapter cable is supplied for USB sticks, so the bar connector is stored as micro USB. The manual does not name the connector type in text.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Page: connect the bar to the HDMI ARC or eARC port on your TV. The bar port is labelled HDMI ARC in the quick start guide.4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The back port is labelled HDMI ARC PORT and connects to the TV's HDMI ARC/eARC port.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 17 describes the HDMI (ARC) port on the bar, to connect to the ARC port of the TV.

HDMI eARC

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No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: HDMI ARC Yes. No eARC is listed by the maker. SoundGuys lists eARC yes, which does not match the manual port label HDMI (ARC).

HDMI-CEC

Yes4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connect to your TV: make sure the HDMI CEC setting is enabled on the TV.

Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: HDMI CEC Yes.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The back view shows a single HDMI port, the HDMI ARC port to the TV. There is no HDMI input.

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: HDMI In No and HDMI Out 1.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

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HDR passthrough formats

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VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Bluetooth support Yes.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 21 to 29 describe Bluetooth connection to a TV and mobile devices. The bar supports SBC data at 44.1 and 48 kHz and needs the A2DP function.

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.08Reviewtechinsights.com/ko/node/54430Read 15 October 2026TechInsights teardown of the EVG487 lists the Actions ATS2853 Bluetooth 5.0 audio SoC. Amazon publishes no Bluetooth version for this bar.

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Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

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SBC, AAC3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth codecs SBC and AAC. The US manual only says the bar supports SBC data. The Samsung UAE and France pages also list SBC and AAC.

Wi-Fi

No7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the bar cannot be hooked up directly to your Wi-Fi network. Bluetooth is the only wireless link.8Reviewtechinsights.com/ko/node/54430Read 15 October 2026Teardown: one PCB antenna, used for 2.4 GHz Bluetooth. No Wi-Fi radio is listed.

No9Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/samsung-hw-s50bRead 16 October 2026Public specification list: Wi-Fi No, HDMI ARC and CEC supported. Which? names the UK model. The US manual describes Bluetooth only and no Wi-Fi setup.

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

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Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

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Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

No7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the soundbar does not have an integrated microphone.

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Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

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Companion app platforms

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Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

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Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026In the box: remote.4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Meet your remote page and the included items show the remote and 2 AAA batteries.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 6 lists the remote control and batteries, marked not available in some locations or models.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Movie, Music, Dialogue1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Technical details: EQ Modes Movies, Music, Dialogue.4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote: Equalizer selects movie, music or dialogue sound modes.

DTS Virtual:X, Standard, Music, Game, Adaptive Sound2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 12: sound mode button cycles DTS Virtual:X, Standard, Music, Game and Adaptive Sound. Samsung product pages name the last one Adaptive Sound Lite.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

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Room calibration system

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Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Technical details: EQ Modes include Dialogue. A dialogue mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 10: Voice enhancement under Sound Control. It is not supported in DTS Virtual:X mode.

Night mode

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Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 10: Night mode under Sound Control. It is not supported in DTS Virtual:X mode.

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote: Bass button with low, medium and high.

Bass, Treble, Woofer level, 7-band equalizer, Center level2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 10 to 13: tone control for treble and bass, woofer level, 7 band EQ from 150 Hz to 10 kHz in Standard mode, and center level on CH LEVEL.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Q-Symphony2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 20: Q-Symphony syncs the bar with a Samsung TV. It needs the HDMI or optical connection and works with some Samsung TVs and some soundbar models.

Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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25W3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: operating power consumption of the main unit 25 W. The Samsung UAE and France pages give the same value.

Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

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0.5W3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: standby power consumption of the main unit 0.5 W. The European manual says overall standby power consumption 0.5 W.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

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Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 60 W electrical rating3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TOtwiFswWWnUUt2cIORead 15 October 2026Product specifications: Electrical Rating 100V-240V, 50/60Hz, 60W. This is an electrical rating and not an operating consumption figure.

External AC/DC adapter with power cord, connected to the DC 19 V input on the bar2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 6 and 16: an AC/DC adapter and a power cord are supplied. The adapter connects to the DC 19 V input. The adapter's AC input range is on a label and is not stated in the manual.

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width610Height64Depth89mm(24 × 2.5 × 3.5 in)2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Technical details: product size 61.0 cm x 6.4 cm x 8.9 cm. The US page gives 24 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches and says the height is 2.5 inches, so the width is 610, the height 64 and the depth 89 mm.

Width670Height62.3Depth105mm(26.4 × 2.5 × 4.1 in)2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: dimensions W x H x D 670.0 x 62.3 x 105.0 mm.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

1,800g(4 lb)2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Technical details: weight 1.8 kg. The US page gives 3.97 lbs, which agrees.

2,400g(5.3 lb)2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: weight 2.4 kg.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

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Package dimensions

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Width935Height120Depth156mm(36.8 × 4.7 × 6.1 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Gross, one packing: 935.0 x 120.0 x 156.0 mm as width, height and depth. The Samsung UAE and France pages give the same size.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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3,600g(7.9 lb)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Gross, one packing: 3.6 kg.

Wall mountable

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026In the box: Wall Mounting Kit.3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TOtwiFswWWnUUt2cIORead 15 October 2026The page says the device has two mounting slots on the back for the wall mounting rings.4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mounting the soundbar on the wall section.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 32 to 33 describe the wall mount installation.

In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Soundbar, Remote, HDMI cable, Power cable, AAA batteries (2), Wall mounting kit, Quick start guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Included in the box: Fire TV Soundbar, remote, HDMI cable, power cable, 2 AAA batteries, Wall Mounting Kit, Quick Start Guide.4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Also included: HDMI cable and power cable, remote with 2 AAA batteries, wall mounting accessories.

Soundbar main unit, Remote control, AAA batteries for the remote (2), HDMI cable, AC/DC adapter, Power cord, Micro USB to USB adapter cable, Wall mount guide, Wall mount brackets (2), Holder screws (2), Screws M4 x L10 (2)2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 6 component list. The remote and batteries are marked not available in some locations or models.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026In the box: Wall Mounting Kit.4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mounting accessories: paper template, 2 anchors, 2 screws and 2 wall mounting rings.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 6 lists wall mount guide, two wall mount brackets, two holder screws and two M4 screws. Screws for the wall are not supplied.

HDMI cable included

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026In the box: HDMI cable.4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Also included: HDMI cable.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 6 shows an HDMI cable among the components. The Almo listing also names an HDMI cable in the package contents.

Optical cable included

No4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Optical in port note: optical cable not included. Connect to your TV: optical cable (sold separately).

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 19 calls the optical cable not supplied.

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Series

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S-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026Page title: S-Series Soundbar HW-S50B.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

EVG4873Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TOtwiFswWWnUUt2cIORead 15 October 2026Amazon Safety and Compliance page: Fire TV Soundbar Model Number EVG487.

HW-S50B/ZA, HW-S50B/ZC, HW-S50B/ZF, HW-S50B/ZN2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026The US manual covers HW-S50B. The ZA, ZC, ZF and ZN codes come from the Samsung US, Canada, France and UAE product pages.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-znRead 16 October 2026UAE page for HW-S50B/ZN.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zfRead 16 October 2026French page for HW-S50B/ZF.

GTIN / EAN

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8872766375878Retailer pagealmoproav.com/productdetails/SAMUPP/HW-S50BRead 16 October 2026Distributor listing for HW-S50B/ZA gives UPC 887276637587.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

20 September 20235Press articlecordcuttersnews.com/amazon-introduces-a-new-fire-tv-sound-barRead 15 October 2026Amazon announced the soundbar on 20 September 2023, per this article. AFTVnews posted the same day.6Press articleaftvnews.com/amazon-announces-new-fire-tv-soundbar-without-any-actual-fire-tv-capabilitiesRead 15 October 2026Article dated 20 September 2023.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026The page is live with a rating count and no discontinued notice.

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026US page offers the model in stock at $279.99. The current price is not the launch price.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$119.995Press articlecordcuttersnews.com/amazon-introduces-a-new-fire-tv-sound-barRead 15 October 2026US price at launch: $119.99. Excludes sales tax.

$249.997Press articleecoustics.com/products/samsung-soundbars-2022Read 16 October 2026Roundup updated 2022-06-30 lists HW-S50B at $249.99 at Samsung.com and says prices are a reference. US sales tax is not included in a listed price. Samsung US now lists $279.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, GB, DE1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026US from this Amazon US page.2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026CA from this Amazon Canada page for the same ASIN.9Press releaseaboutamazon.co.uk/news/devices/fire-tv-soundbar-ukRead 15 October 2026Amazon UK press release of July 2024 brings the Fire TV Soundbar to the UK and Germany.

US, CA3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Canadian page for HW-S50B/ZC. The US market comes from the US page and manual.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Gray1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026Product data lists the colour Gray.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PG1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026

www.samsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-za1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

d1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdf4Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_Soundbar_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Fire TV Soundbar quick start guide, 2 pages, file 22-004912-02. The PDF has no text layer. Read through OCR and by eye.

static.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdf2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026US owner's manual for HW-S50B, 80 pages with English and Spanish, hosted by a retailer.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026US: 1-year limited warranty and service.2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0C4BZ28PGRead 15 October 2026Canada page also states a 1-year limited warranty.

1year8Retailer pagealmoproav.com/productdetails/SAMUPP/HW-S50BRead 16 October 2026Listing repeats Samsung copy: 1-year limited warranty. Samsung US.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.