Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-K550 Black 3.1 channels

33specifications compared
18differ
15identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-K550 Black 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:300 W
- HW-K550 Black 3.1 channels:340 W
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:SimpLink
- HW-K550 Black 3.1 channels:Anynet+
Width
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:890 mm
- HW-K550 Black 3.1 channels:1010.5 mm
Depth
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:85 mm
- HW-K550 Black 3.1 channels:87.5 mm
Height
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:53 mm
- HW-K550 Black 3.1 channels:54 mm
Soundbar weight
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.34 kg
- HW-K550 Black 3.1 channels:2.6 kg
Subwoofer width
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:17.1 cm
- HW-K550 Black 3.1 channels:45.2 cm

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Comparison of SH4, HW-K550
49 specifications	A LG SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SH4 View product	B Samsung HW-K550 Black 3.1 channels Model HW-K550 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	3.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	340 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of mid-range driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	180 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	SimpLink	Anynet+
Ports & interfacesidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	22 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	890 mm	1010.5 mm
DepthDiffers	85 mm	87.5 mm
HeightDiffers	53 mm	54 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.34 kg	2.6 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.1 cm	45.2 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	32 cm	15.4 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	25.2 cm	33.5 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.2 kg	6.8 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	Optical	HDMI
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	946 mm	1175 mm
Package depthDiffers	223 mm	210 mm
Package heightDiffers	373 mm	488 mm
Package weightDiffers	9 kg	12 kg
Other featuresidentical
Magnet typeKnown for one	Ferrite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.8 cm (7")
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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