Samsung HW-E551 Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-E551/XU soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels

Comparison of HW-E551, HW-E551/XU

34 specifications	A Samsung HW-E551 Black 2.1 channels Model HW-E551 View product	B Samsung HW-E551/XU soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-E551/XU View product
Audioidentical
Audio output channels	2.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated power	310 W	310 W
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital, DTS	Dolby Digital, DTS
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Game modeKnown for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	6	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	150 W
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
FM radioKnown for one	No	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	Anynet+	Anynet+
Ports & interfacesidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	3	3
HDMI in	2	2
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video inKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video outKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.45 W	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Soundbar weight	1.7 kg	1.7 kg
Subwoofer weight	7.7 kg	7.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver included	No	No
Packaging dataidentical
Package weight	13.5 kg	13.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Soundbar dimensions (W x D x H)	1038 x 55 x 55 mm	1038 x 55 x 55 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)	597 x 361 x 446 mm	597 x 361 x 446 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)	290 x 370 x 290 mm	290 x 370 x 290 mm
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	80 W

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