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Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels vs Samsung HW-M550 Black 3.1 channels

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 9identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 3.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 260 W
    • 340 W
  • Subwoofer included
    • No
    • Yes
  • Product colour
    • Silver
    • Black
  • Connectivity technology
    • Wired
    • Wired & Wireless
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 1
    • 2
  • Width
    • 1078 mm
    • 1010.4 mm
  • Depth
    • 129 mm
    • 87.4 mm

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57 specifications
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Samsung

HW-M4501 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels

Model HW-M4501

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B

Samsung

HW-M550 Black 3.1 channels

Model HW-M550

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Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels3.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers260 W340 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS 2.0, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby DigitalDTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround modes quantityKnown for one5
Soundbar speakeridentical
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one22 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one2
Number of mid-range driversKnown for one4
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffersNoYes
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer
Bass reflexKnown for oneYes
Subwoofer locationKnown for oneSeparate
Features1 differ
Recommended usageKnown for oneTV
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
FM radioKnown for oneNo
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Audio formats supportedAAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAVAAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV
Wall mountableYesYes
TV stand usageKnown for oneNo
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneAnynet+
Technical detailsidentical
3DYesYes
Applications supportedKnown for oneSamsung Audio Remote
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNo
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for one1.1
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in11
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one0
Digital audio optical in11
HDMI inKnown for one1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.45 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1078 mm1010.4 mm
DepthDiffers129 mm87.4 mm
HeightDiffers47.5 mm71.1 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers2.7 kg2.6 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one17.9 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one22.9 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one35.3 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one4.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for oneNo
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1136 mm1069.3 mm
Package depthDiffers450 mm259 mm
Package heightDiffers230 mm562.1 mm
Package weightDiffers9.8 kg12.6 kg
Other features2 differ
Frequency rangeDiffers45 - 20000 Hz40 - 20000 Hz
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs16.5 cm (6.5")17.8 cm (7")
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
QuantityKnown for one1
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneNot supported
Docking connector typeKnown for oneNot supported

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