Samsung B-Series HW-B750F

The HW-B750F is a surround sound cheat code for under $400. Great audio, dated Bluetooth, zero smart features.

The audio quality is the real story. At the 77th percentile in our database, this thing sounds well above average for a soundbar in its class. The side-firing speakers actually earn their keep, spreading sound wider than most bars we've tested. Game Mode with crosstalk cancellation is a nice touch if you're into competitive shooters, though the gaming score of 23.2 out of 100 tells you this isn't a dedicated gaming rig. The subwoofer is wireless, which is great for placement, but Bluetooth 4.2 feels dated when most phones have moved on to 5.x.

The HW-B750F sits in a weird spot because its top competitors are all TVs, not soundbars. That tells you Samsung's own marketing is positioning this as a TV companion rather than a standalone audio product. Compared to something like the LG C5 OLED, which has built-in speakers that are fine but not great, the B750F will absolutely crush TV audio. The Sony BRAVIA 5 and Hisense U8 both have decent built-in sound, but neither can match the physical separation you get from dedicated side-firing drivers and a separate sub. If you're buying a new TV and want better audio, this is the cheaper path than jumping to a premium TV with fancy built-in speakers.

At USD 398, this is a solid deal if you want real surround sound without the hassle of a full receiver setup. You're getting a 5.1-channel system with a wireless sub for under four hundred bucks, which is hard to beat. But if you're expecting smart features or modern connectivity, you'll be disappointed. This is a speaker first, everything else second.

The Samsung HW-B750F is a soundbar that punches above its weight for movie nights and casual gaming, but it's not trying to be a portable speaker or a smart hub. The headline here is the 5.1-channel setup with built-in side-firing speakers and a wireless sub, which means you get a legit surround feel without running wires across your living room. DTS Virtual:X does the heavy lifting for fake height effects, and it works better than you'd expect at this price.

If you're looking for a smart speaker with voice assistants, built-in streaming, or modern Bluetooth, this isn't it. Go get a Sonos Beam or a Bose Smart Soundbar instead. The HW-B750F is for people who want better TV audio and don't care about the smart stuff.

Buy the Samsung HW-B750F if you want a no-fuss surround sound upgrade for your living room. The 5.1-channel setup with side speakers and wireless sub delivers real immersion for movies and sports, and Q-Symphony is a genuine bonus if you own a compatible Samsung TV. Just don't expect smart features or cutting-edge connectivity. This is a speaker that does one thing well, and that's enough.