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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.

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.

3.015Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Which Sonos soundbar is right for you comparison lists Ray as 3.0 with Dolby Digital. This is a maker-advertised layout. Ray has no discrete center driver, and its four drivers share dialogue duties.

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.

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.

42Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026Standalone reference package has no supplied external subwoofer or rear enclosures. Same active drivers as the bar.

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.

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

42Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026Active drivers only. Passive radiators and bass-reflex ports are excluded.

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.

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.

013Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026Features section explicitly describes all four drivers as forward-facing.

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.

ASamsung 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.

BSonos Ray

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Tweeter	2	Forward-facing
Soundbar	Midwoofer	2	Forward-facing

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026Manual and product-page Audio specifications. No driver diameters published.

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

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.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Separate Sonos subwoofers are optional.

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.

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.

01Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Rear speakers are optional.

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.

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

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

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

Sub (Gen 1), Sub (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), Sub 4, Sub Mini10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-subRead 8 October 2026Sub 1/2/3 support all home theater speakers. Sub 4 supports all except Playbar/Playbase. Sub Mini has separate support list. Arc Ultra dual-Sub setup requires two Sub 4/Gen 3 units, not Gen 1/2.11Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-miniRead 8 October 2026Home Theater list explicitly includes Arc Ultra, Beam (Gen 2) and Ray for Sub Mini.

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

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.

One, One SL, Era 10012Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-rayRead 8 October 2026Guide names optional One and One SL surrounds. Current product page offers a Ray plus two Era 100 set.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026Price and Features sections state no Dolby Atmos decoding.

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

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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.

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.

Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Current Sonos app. Dolby TrueHD, multichannel PCM and MAT require eARC. DTS Digital Surround is not an indication of a licensed decoder.

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.

ASamsung HW-S50B

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BSonos Ray

Connection	Format
Optical	Stereo PCM
Optical	Dolby Digital
Optical	DTS Digital Surround

Source4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Ray has an optical audio input. ARC/eARC combinations are stated for Arc Ultra and Beam (Gen 2). Optical adapter paths for the HDMI bars are not treated as native optical ports.

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

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.

MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, AAC, HE-AAC, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Local network music-library playback through the current Sonos app. Mono or stereo files. This is separate from HDMI/optical theater formats.

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.

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.

48kHz5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Published local music-library maximum. Not a claim that HDMI/optical input rates match this route.

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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24bits5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026FLAC and ALAC local network music-library playback on the current app. AIFF and WAV are limited to 16 bits.

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.

ASamsung 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.

BSonos Ray

Connector	Count	Version	Role
Optical	1	Not available	Digital optical audio input
Ethernet	1	10/100 Mbps	Network input
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026User guide Connector panel. One optical audio input, one Ethernet port and one AC power input.

HDMI ARC

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.

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026

HDMI eARC

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).

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

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

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

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.

No14Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section says no HDMI connection, only optical TV audio.

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.

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.

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026

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

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

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.

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Wi-Fi

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

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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802.11b/g/n3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Dedicated device-mode support list. General user-guide router compatibility text is not device-protocol evidence.

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

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2.4 GHz3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Router uplink bands from the dedicated support list. Surround speaker radio links are separate.

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

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100Mbps1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

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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AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 202613Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026

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.

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No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026Features section explicitly says in-built microphones are absent.

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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Sonos1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Companion app platforms

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iOS, iPadOS, Android, Fire OS, macOS, Windows, Web6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026Current app: iOS/iPadOS 18+, Android 10+, Fire OS 7+. Desktop macOS 10.12+/Windows 8+. Desktop and web have limited system setup features. Mobile iOS or Android required for initial setup.

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

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Yes12Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-rayRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents contain no separate remote. Control uses a TV remote, touch controls or the app.

Sound processing

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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.

Speech Enhancement, Night Sound1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

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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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Trueplay measures room acoustics. Requires a supported iOS device.

Room calibration system

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Trueplay1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice 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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Night mode

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

Bass, Treble, Loudness1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, internal power supply1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

Width559Height71Depth95mm(22 × 2.8 × 3.7 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026User guide Specifications and launch fact sheet give 559 x 71 x 95 mm. Current shop page instead gives 557 x 70 x 93 mm. Manual and datasheet take precedence.

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

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

1,950g(4.3 lb)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026Manual and launch fact sheet give 1.95 kg. Current shop page gives 1.9 kg. Manual and datasheet take precedence.

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

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.

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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.

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Wall mountable

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

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.

Sonos Ray, Power cable, Optical audio cable, Setup guide, Legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Product page Box Contents lists the standalone bar package.

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

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.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Sonos wall mount is sold separately.

HDMI cable included

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.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Optical cable included

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

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Optical audio cable supplied.

General

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Series

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.

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

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.

RAYG1US1BLK, RAYG1US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup JSON-LD lists the black and white US standalone soundbar SKUs.

GTIN / EAN

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

840136802846, 8401368028391Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Maker JSON-LD names the property gtin13 but publishes these literal 12-digit US UPC values, matched to the black and white SKUs.

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

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11 May 20229Press releaseinvestors.sonos.com/news-and-events/investor-news/latest-news/2022/Upgrade-Your-Sound-With-Sonos-Ray-and-New-Colors-for-Sonos-Roam/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

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.

$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.

$2798Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/ray/rayfactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet USD price for the standalone bar, excluding US sales tax. Later shop prices are not launch prices.

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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€2998Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/ray/rayfactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet euro retail launch price as published for the standalone bar, including VAT.

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

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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026The black and white standalone bar have the same acoustic hardware.

Links

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Product page

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

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/ray1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/ray/rayfactsheet.pdf8Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/ray/rayfactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Manual

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.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/ray1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

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.

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

1year7Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 8 October 2026US new product manufacturer warranty, section 10(a). One year from original purchase. Excludes statutory rights and extended protection.

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