Roku Streambar SE vs Samsung HW-B400F Soundbar

The Roku Streambar SE is the better pick for most people deciding between these two. It is a streaming player and a soundbar in one, with 4K HDR video, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay and voice control through Alexa, Google Home and HomeKit. The Samsung HW-B400F is a plain 2.0 soundbar with no streaming apps and no Wi-Fi, so it only helps if you already have a separate streaming device and want a wider bar. Owners rate the Roku well for setup ease and speech clarity; the Samsung is a basic, solid TV speaker upgrade with limited inputs.

• Choose the Roku Streambar SE if you want one small box that streams 4K HDR apps and improves TV sound, with Bluetooth and smart-home control built in.
• Choose the Samsung HW-B400F if you already stream from your TV or another device and want a wider, wall-mountable soundbar with HDMI and optical inputs.