Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-M450/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels

31specifications compared
12differ
19identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-M450/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-M450/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:320 W
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:340 W
Center speaker frequency range
- HW-M450/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:40 - 20000 Hz
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:45 - 20000 Hz
Power consumption (typical)
- HW-M450/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:28 W
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:0.45 W
Power consumption (standby)
- HW-M450/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.45 W
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:28 W
Width
- HW-M450/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:908.5 mm
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:1010.5 mm
Depth
- HW-M450/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:53.5 mm
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:87.5 mm
Height
- HW-M450/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:70.5 mm
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:54 mm

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Comparison of HW-M450/ZF, HW-M550/ZF
42 specifications	A Samsung HW-M450/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-M450/ZF View product	B Samsung HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels Model HW-M550/ZF View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	3.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	320 W	340 W
Audio decoders	DTS, Dolby Digital	DTS, Dolby Digital
Soundbar speakeridentical
Woofer diameter (imperial)	17.8 cm (7")	17.8 cm (7")
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
Featuresidentical
Recommended usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Universal
Product colour	Black	Black
Audio formats supported	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Technical details1 differ
Center speaker frequency rangeDiffers	40 - 20000 Hz	45 - 20000 Hz
Audio system	Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
HDMI ports quantity	0	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 in	0	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	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	28 W	0.45 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.45 W	28 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	908.5 mm	1010.5 mm
DepthDiffers	53.5 mm	87.5 mm
HeightDiffers	70.5 mm	54 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2 kg	9.8 kg
Subwoofer width	20 cm	20 cm
Subwoofer depth	37.8 cm	37.8 cm
Subwoofer height	39.2 cm	39.2 cm
Subwoofer weight	7.2 kg	7.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	Optical	Optical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	975 mm	1069 mm
Package depth	259 mm	259 mm
Package heightDiffers	560 mm	562 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.5 kg	12.9 kg
Other featuresidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes

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