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Polk Audio Signa S2 vs Samsung HW-B650F
Product A: Polk Audio
53 of 98 known
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Product B: Samsung
51 of 98 known
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38 of 90 fields differ
- 20 different values
- 18 known for one only
- 19 the same
- 33 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 69 soundbars.
- Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.3WB: 0.5WPolk Audio is 0.2 W lower.
Weight
0 to 30,000 g
Soundbar weight
A1,800g
B2,200g
Package weight
A9,072g
B9,000g
All 98 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


Audio system
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System channel configuration
Physical drivers in the package
Physical drivers in the bar
Up-firing drivers in the package
Driver layout
APolk Audio Signa S2
| Component | Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | Full-range oval driver, 32 × 112 mm | 2 | Not available | Front array |
| Soundbar | Tweeter | 2 | 25 | Not available |
| Subwoofer | Woofer | 1 | 133.35 | Not available |
BSamsung HW-B650F
| Component | Driver type | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | Speaker (left, center, right) | 3 |
| Subwoofer | Woofer | 1 |
Separate subwoofer included
Included subwoofer connection
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Not available
Rear speakers included
Included rear speaker connection
Not available
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
Compatible optional subwoofers
Not available
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Compatible optional rear speakers
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Total RMS audio output power
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Total peak audio output power
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Published frequency response lower limit
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Published frequency response upper limit
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Audio formats
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Dolby Atmos
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Dolby 5.1ch. The page footnote 'Dolby Atmos and DTS:X applies to all 2025 B Series Soundbars' sits under the Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X feature and conflicts with the spec table, the manual and Which?. The Samsung UAE page title also says Dolby Atmos. Not stored as support.4Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/samsung-hw-b650fRead 23 October 2026Which? page: no Dolby Atmos. The page also lists no Wi-Fi, no smartphone app and no 3.5 mm input.
DTS:X
Supported audio formats
Audio formats by connection
APolk Audio Signa S2
| Connection | Format | Max input channels |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ARC | Dolby Digital | 6 |
| Optical | Dolby Digital | 6 |
BSamsung HW-B650F
Not availableMusic file formats
Not available
MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table decoding format: MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF. USB Music Playback Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 27 file format table: MP3, OGG (Vorbis), AAC, WAV (LPCM), FLAC and AIFF over USB. File systems FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS.
Max wired audio sample rate
Not available
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Max music file sample rate
Not available
Max wired audio bit depth
Not available
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Max music file bit depth
Not available
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Connectivity
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Ports on the bar
APolk Audio Signa S2
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | TV connection with ARC |
| Optical | 1 | Digital audio input |
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 | Analog AUX audio input |
| AC power | 1 | Soundbar power input |
BSamsung HW-B650F
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | HDMI input for an external device |
| HDMI | 1 | HDMI TO TV (ARC) output to the TV |
| Optical | 1 | Digital audio input |
| USB-A | 1 | USB storage music playback, 5 V 0.5 A |
| AC power | 1 | Soundbar power input |
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI-CEC
HDMI video passthrough
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: HDMI In 1 and HDMI Out 1, with 4K Video Pass No and HDR No. The manual connects an external device to the HDMI port and the TV to HDMI TO TV (ARC). Video resolution limits are not published, so no passthrough modes are stored.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 9: the HDMI port inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously. Printed page 26: external device to the HDMI port and the TV to HDMI TO TV (ARC).
Video passthrough modes
Not available
Not available
HDR passthrough formats
Not available
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VRR passthrough
Not available
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ALLM passthrough
Not available
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Bluetooth audio input
Bluetooth version
Not available
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
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Wi-Fi bands
Not available
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Built-in Ethernet speed
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Streaming and control
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Streaming protocols
Not available
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Voice assistants
Not available
Not available
Built-in microphone
Not available
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Microphone mute control
Not available
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Companion apps
Not available
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Companion app platforms
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Multiroom audio
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Sound processing
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Sound modes
Standard, Surround Sound Expansion, Bass Boost, Game, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Bass Boost, Surround Sound Expansion, Game, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X, Standard.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 11: Surround Sound, Bass Boost, Game, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X and Standard.
Automatic room calibration
Not available
Not available
Room calibration system
Not available
Not available
Dialogue enhancement
Night mode
Equalizer controls
Bass, Treble, Woofer level, Center level, 7-band equalizer2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed pages 12 and 13: woofer level, center level, treble and bass (-6 to +6) and a 7-band EQ at 150 Hz, 300 Hz, 600 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz. Rear level appears only with the optional rear kit.
TV speaker integration
Not available
Q-Symphony1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Features: Q-Symphony plays sound through a compatible 2022 to 2025 Samsung TV and the soundbar together. The spec table of the UK page also lists Q-Symphony Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 22: Q-Symphony plays sound through a Samsung TV that supports it and the soundbar. It needs the HDMI or optical cable.
Power
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Published operating power
Published standby power
Published networked standby power
Not available
Power supply
Sound bar: AC 100 to 230 V, 50/60 Hz. The wireless subwoofer has its own power cord, AC 100 to 230 V, 50/60 Hz.3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dwfc4e9ad6/downloads/signa-s2-quickstartguide-en.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: sound bar AC 100 to 230 V, 50/60 Hz and subwoofer AC 100 to 230 V, 50/60 Hz.
Not available
Detachable rear battery life
Not available
Not available
Detachable rear charge time
Not available
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Measured
None of 8 known
Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Max sound pressure (measured)
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Frequency response deviation (measured)
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Measured latency
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Operating power (measured)
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Standby power (measured)
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Soundbar weight (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Soundbar dimensions
Width900Height55Depth84mm(35.4 × 2.2 × 3.3 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw53444bb5/downloads/signa-s2-infosheet-en.pdfRead 16 October 2026Infosheet gives the bar as W x H x D 90 x 5.5 x 8.4 cm. The product page gives 899.9 x 54.6 x 81.8 mm (35.43 x 2.15 x 3.22 in). The infosheet is used.
Width860Height59.4Depth75mm(33.9 × 2.3 × 3 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Net Dimension (Main Speaker) 860.0 x 59.4 x 75.0 mm (W x H x D).2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 41: 33.9 x 2.3 x 3.0 inches (860.0 x 59.4 x 75.0 mm) (W x H x D).
Soundbar weight
Component dimensions and weight
APolk Audio Signa S2
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 171 | 341 | 312 | 5,200 |
BSamsung HW-B650F
| Component | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Depth (mm) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 184 | 343 | 295 | 5,000 |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Net Dimension (Sub Woofer) 184.0 x 343.0 x 295.0 mm and Net Weight 5 kg.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 41: subwoofer 7.2 x 13.5 x 11.6 inches (184.0 x 343.0 x 295.0 mm), 11.0 lbs (5.0 kg).
Package dimensions
Width975.4Height241.3Depth482.6mm(38.4 × 9.5 × 19 in)7Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Polk_Audio_Polk_Audio_Signa_S2_2-1-Channel_Soundbar_System_AM6214-ARead 16 October 2026Box dimensions (LxWxH) 38.4 x 19 x 9.5 in, mapped to width, depth and height in that order. Inches converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm.
Width925Height445Depth235mm(36.4 × 17.5 × 9.3 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Gross Dimension One Packing 925.0 x 445.0 x 235.0 mm.
Package weight
Wall mountable
Yes1Maker product pagepolkaudio.com/en-us/product/sound-bars/signa-s2/112625.htmlRead 16 October 2026Specifications table lists mounting type keyhole hanger.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw53444bb5/downloads/signa-s2-infosheet-en.pdfRead 16 October 2026Infosheet: wall mountable yes.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026A wall mount bracket is in the box and the manual has an installing the wall mount chapter.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Contents list: 10 Installing the Wall Mount.
In the box
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In the box
Sound bar, Subwoofer, Remote control, AAA battery, 5 ft (1.5 m) HDMI cable, 5 ft (1.5 m) optical cable, Sound bar power cord, Subwoofer power cord, Spacers, Quick start guide1Maker product pagepolkaudio.com/en-us/product/sound-bars/signa-s2/112625.htmlRead 16 October 2026Specifications table: 2 pieces, 1 sound bar and 1 subwoofer, with a 5 ft HDMI cable, a 5 ft optical cable, a quick start guide and an IR remote control. The quick start guide adds the AAA remote battery, both power cords and spacers.
Soundbar, Subwoofer, Remote control, 2 AAA batteries, 2 power cords, Optical cable, Wall mount guide, 2 wall mount brackets, 2 holder screws, 2 screws (M4 x L10)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 7 pictures: soundbar, subwoofer, remote control with batteries (2 AAA), 2 power cords (subwoofer, soundbar), optical cable, wall mount guide, 2 holder screws, 2 screws (M4 x L10) and 2 wall mount brackets.
Wall mount hardware included
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wall Mount Bracket Yes (Included in box).2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Components picture 2 wall mount brackets, a guide, holder screws and screws.
General
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Series
Model numbers
112625-01-00-101, AM6214-A, AM6215-A1Maker product pagepolkaudio.com/en-us/product/sound-bars/signa-s2/112625.htmlRead 16 October 2026US page SKU and MPN 112625-01-00-101. The infosheet lists AM6214-A and the international SKU AM6215-A for the same product.
HW-B650F/ZC, HW-B650F/XU, HW-B650F/EN1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Canadian SKU HW-B650F/ZC. The Samsung UK page lists HW-B650F/XU and the Samsung Switzerland and Romania pages list HW-B650F/EN. Samsung US does not list a HW-B650F. Its 2025 B-series is the HW-B630F.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-b-series-soundbar-with-subwoofer-black-hw-b650f-xuRead 23 October 2026SKU HW-B650F/XU on the UK page. Its spec table matches the Canadian page: 3.1, 4 speakers, 860.0 x 59.4 x 75.0 mm, 2.2 kg, subwoofer 5.0 kg, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi No, Q-Symphony Yes.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, EU1Maker product pagepolkaudio.com/en-us/product/sound-bars/signa-s2/112625.htmlRead 16 October 2026US page lists the US SKU. The EU market comes from the German launch report.4Press articleareadvd.de/news/polk-audio-praesentiert-neue-tv-soundbar-signa-s2Read 16 October 2026German launch report names the German market.
CA, GB, IE, CH, RO, LV1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026CA from this page. GB and IE from the Samsung UK and Ireland pages (HW-B650F/XU). CH, RO and LV from the Samsung pages with SKU HW-B650F/EN.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-b-series-soundbar-with-subwoofer-black-hw-b650f-xuRead 23 October 2026GB from this page. Security update period: at least 5 years from launch, to 31 Dec 2030.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw53444bb5/downloads/signa-s2-infosheet-en.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw53444bb5/downloads/signa-s2-infosheet-en.pdfRead 16 October 2026
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Manual
www.polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dwfc4e9ad6/downloads/signa-s2-quickstartguide-en.pdf3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dwfc4e9ad6/downloads/signa-s2-quickstartguide-en.pdfRead 16 October 2026The quick start guide is the only guide on the maker site. It says the complete owner's manual is online, but the page links no such file.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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