Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-K470 Black 4.1 channels vs Samsung HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 15identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • HW-K470 Black 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
    • HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HW-K470 Black 4.1 channels:460 W
    • HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:340 W
  • Audio decoders
    • HW-K470 Black 4.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital
    • HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Product colour
    • HW-K470 Black 4.1 channels:Black
    • HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:Silver
  • Width
    • HW-K470 Black 4.1 channels:909 mm
    • HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:1010.5 mm
  • Depth
    • HW-K470 Black 4.1 channels:70.5 mm
    • HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:87.5 mm
  • Height
    • HW-K470 Black 4.1 channels:53.5 mm
    • HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:54 mm
  • Soundbar weight
    • HW-K470 Black 4.1 channels:2 kg
    • HW-K551 Silver 3.1 channels:2.6 kg

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Comparison of HW-K470, HW-K551
37 specifications
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers4.1 channels3.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers460 W340 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS 2.0, Dolby DigitalDTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer
Bass reflexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer locationSeparateSeparate
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for oneWirelessUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, FLAC, OGG, WAV, WMA
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Anynet+Anynet+
Wall mountableYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
3DYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
BluetoothYesYes
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI in11
Number of HDMI outputs11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical in11
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers909 mm1010.5 mm
DepthDiffers70.5 mm87.5 mm
HeightDiffers53.5 mm54 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers2 kg2.6 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers17.8 cm45.2 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers30 cm15.4 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers36 cm33.5 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers4.5 kg6.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers965 mm1175 mm
Package depthDiffers229 mm210 mm
Package heightDiffers454 mm488 mm
Package weightDiffers10.3 kg12 kg
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 cm (7")

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