Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-M360 Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels

27specifications compared
16differ
11identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-M360 Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
Subwoofer included
- HW-M360 Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:No
Certification
- HW-M360 Black 2.1 channels:Energy Star
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:CE
Power consumption (typical)
- HW-M360 Black 2.1 channels:15 W
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:450 W
Power consumption (standby)
- HW-M360 Black 2.1 channels:0.45 W
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:3.2 W
Width
- HW-M360 Black 2.1 channels:907.5 mm
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:890 mm
Depth
- HW-M360 Black 2.1 channels:70.5 mm
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:130.5 mm
Height
- HW-M360 Black 2.1 channels:53.5 mm
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:71 mm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of HW-M360, HW-MS550
70 specifications	A Samsung HW-M360 Black 2.1 channels Model HW-M360 View product	B Samsung HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels Model HW-MS550 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	2.0 channels
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby 2.0, DTS 2.0	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Surround modes quantity	5	5
RMS rated powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Anynet+
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
TV stand usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationDiffers	Energy Star	CE
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
Compatible productsKnown for one	SWA-8500S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	965 x 459 x 230 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set weightKnown for one	8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	No	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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 port	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	15 W	450 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.45 W	3.2 W
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	28 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	907.5 mm	890 mm
DepthDiffers	70.5 mm	130.5 mm
HeightDiffers	53.5 mm	71 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	1.5 kg	5 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	17.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	29.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	35.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	4.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Mounting brackets included	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	965 mm	1126 mm
Package depthDiffers	230 mm	226 mm
Package heightDiffers	459 mm	148 mm
Package weightDiffers	8 kg	6.9 kg
Other features1 differ
Housing colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Frequency rangeDiffers	45 - 20000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	16.5 cm (6.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound effectsKnown for one	Flanger/Digital Signal Processing (DSP)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar frequency rangeKnown for one	45 - 20 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speakeridentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Known for one	Surround sound Expansion	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More soundbar speakers comparisons

All soundbar speakers comparisons