Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels

31specifications compared
19differ
12identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:300 W
- HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:340 W
Product colour
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
- HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:Silver
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:SimpLink
- HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:Anynet+
Connectivity technology
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
- HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:Wireless
Width
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:890 mm
- HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:1010.5 mm
Depth
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:85 mm
- HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:87.5 mm
Height
- SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:53 mm
- HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:54 mm

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Comparison of SH4, HW-K551
50 specifications	A LG SH4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SH4 View product	B Samsung HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels Model HW-K551 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
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
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 included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	180 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer location	Separate	Separate
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, FLAC, OGG, WAV, WMA
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	SimpLink	Anynet+
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI in	1	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
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 contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Optical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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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