Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SJ4R soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels vs Samsung HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels

29specifications compared
16differ
13identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SJ4R soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
- SJ4R soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:No
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:Yes
Subwoofer included
- SJ4R soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:Yes
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:No
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
- SJ4R soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:SimpLink
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:Anynet+
TV stand usage
- SJ4R soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:No
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:Yes
HDMI ports quantity
- SJ4R soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:1
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:2
Power consumption (typical)
- SJ4R soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:22 W
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:450 W
Power consumption (standby)
- SJ4R soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:0.5 W
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:3.2 W

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Comparison of SJ4R, HW-MS550
71 specifications	A LG SJ4R soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels Model SJ4R View product	B Samsung HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels Model HW-MS550 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	2.0 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	420 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decoders	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Differs	No	Yes
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	240 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	180 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
FM radio	No	No
Audio formats supportedDiffers	FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Differs	SimpLink	Anynet+
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
TV stand usageDiffers	No	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE
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 in	0	0
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
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
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
Power consumption (typical)Differs	22 W	450 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	3.2 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width	890 mm	890 mm
DepthDiffers	85 mm	130.5 mm
HeightDiffers	55 mm	71 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.4 kg	5 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	17.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	25.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	32 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	4.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
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
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	946 mm	1126 mm
Package depthDiffers	373 mm	226 mm
Package heightDiffers	223 mm	148 mm
Package weightDiffers	8.8 kg	6.9 kg
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	15.2 cm (6")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 20000 Hz
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speaker enclosureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Closed
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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