Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SJ5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels

21specifications compared
15differ
6identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SJ5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SJ5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:320 W
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:340 W
HDMI ports quantity
- SJ5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:0
Power consumption (typical)
- SJ5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:22 W
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:0.45 W
Power consumption (standby)
- SJ5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.5 W
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:28 W
Width
- SJ5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:949.9 mm
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:1010.5 mm
Depth
- SJ5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:86.3 mm
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:87.5 mm
Height
- SJ5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:55.8 mm
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:54 mm

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Comparison of SJ5Y, HW-M550/ZF
48 specifications	A LG SJ5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SJ5Y View product	B Samsung HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels Model HW-M550/ZF View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	3.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	320 W	340 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.8 cm (7")
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Separate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Recommended usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Universal
Product colour	Black	Black
Audio formats supportedDiffers	FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	SimpLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 - 20000 Hz
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	22 W	0.45 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	28 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	949.9 mm	1010.5 mm
DepthDiffers	86.3 mm	87.5 mm
HeightDiffers	55.8 mm	54 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.72 kg	9.8 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	17.1 cm	20 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	25.2 cm	37.8 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	32 cm	39.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	4.2 kg	7.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optical
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1069 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	259 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	562 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.9 kg
Other featuresidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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