Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-M550/ZA soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels

24specifications compared
15differ
9identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-M550/ZA soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:300 W
- HW-M550/ZA soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:340 W
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:SimpLink
- HW-M550/ZA soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:Anynet+
HDMI ports quantity
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1
- HW-M550/ZA soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:2
Width
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:890 mm
- HW-M550/ZA soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:1010.4 mm
Depth
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:85 mm
- HW-M550/ZA soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:87.4 mm
Height
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:55 mm
- HW-M550/ZA soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:71.1 mm
Soundbar weight
- SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.4 kg
- HW-M550/ZA soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:2.6 kg

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Comparison of SJ4, HW-M550/ZA
67 specifications	A LG SJ4 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SJ4 View product	B Samsung HW-M550/ZA soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels Model HW-M550/ZA 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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	82 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	180 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	85 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	SimpLink	Anynet+
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
TV stand usageKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	33 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	1010.4 mm
DepthDiffers	85 mm	87.4 mm
HeightDiffers	55 mm	71.1 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.6 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.1 cm	20 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	25.2 cm	35 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	32 cm	39.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.2 kg	7.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	946 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	373 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	223 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	8.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	15.2 cm (6")	17.8 cm (7")
ManualKnown for one	Yes	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
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 - 20000 Hz
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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