Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels

27specifications compared
14differ
13identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
Subwoofer included
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:No
Certification
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:ENERGY STAR Certified
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:CE
Power consumption (typical)
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:22 W
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:450 W
Power consumption (standby)
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0.45 W
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:3.2 W
Width
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1078 mm
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:890 mm
Depth
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:129 mm
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:130.5 mm
Height
- HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:47.5 mm
- HW-MS550 Black 2.0 channels:71 mm

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Comparison of HW-M4500/ZA, HW-MS550
59 specifications	A Samsung HW-M4500/ZA soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-M4500/ZA 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	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital
Surround modes quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
RMS rated powerKnown for one	260 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	130 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 Certified	CE
Technical detailsidentical
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
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	45 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	22 W	450 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.45 W	3.2 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	1078 mm	890 mm
DepthDiffers	129 mm	130.5 mm
HeightDiffers	47.5 mm	71 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.7 kg	5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1140 mm	1126 mm
Package depthDiffers	234.9 mm	226 mm
Package heightDiffers	464 mm	148 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.7 kg	6.9 kg
Other featuresidentical
Housing colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	130 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	6 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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