ULTIMEA Apollo S40 Sound Bar vs Samsung HW-C400 Soundbar

The ULTIMEA U2100 is the better pick for movie and game sound: it is a 2.2 system with two built-in subwoofers, 100 W of rated power and a detachable two-piece design you can split into left and right speakers. The Samsung HW-C400 is a simpler 2.0 bar with a built-in woofer, Voice Enhance for dialogue and Night Mode, and it pairs with a Samsung TV through one remote. Owners rate the ULTIMEA around 4.2 out of 5 across thousands of ratings; the Samsung is the safer brand bet for a small room and clear speech, but it has less bass and a narrower soundstage.

• Choose the ULTIMEA U2100 if you want real bass and a wider soundstage for movies and games, and you have room to split the bar into two speakers.
• Choose the Samsung HW-C400 if you own a Samsung TV, care most about clear dialogue and quiet-night viewing, and want a compact one-piece bar.