Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels vs Samsung HW-MS6500/ZA soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels

19specifications compared
14differ
5identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
- HW-MS6500/ZA soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:3.0 channels
Audio decoders
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:DTS, Dolby Digital
- HW-MS6500/ZA soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Subwoofer type
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:Active subwoofer
- HW-MS6500/ZA soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Passive subwoofer
Product colour
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:Black
- HW-MS6500/ZA soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:Titanium
HDMI ports quantity
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:0
- HW-MS6500/ZA soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:2
Width
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:1010.5 mm
- HW-MS6500/ZA soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:1160 mm
Depth
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:87.5 mm
- HW-MS6500/ZA soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:167.8 mm
Height
- HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels:54 mm
- HW-MS6500/ZA soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels:80 mm

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Comparison of HW-M550/ZF, HW-MS6500/ZA
51 specifications	A Samsung HW-M550/ZF soundbar speaker Black 3.1 channels Model HW-M550/ZF View product	B Samsung HW-MS6500/ZA soundbar speaker Titanium 3.0 channels Model HW-MS6500/ZA View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	3.1 channels	3.0 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	340 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS, Dolby Digital	DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speakeridentical
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	17.8 cm (7")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Tweeter impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Active subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in
Features2 differ
Recommended usageKnown for one	Universal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Titanium
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	45 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB connectivity	Yes	Yes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	0.45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	28 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	1010.5 mm	1160 mm
DepthDiffers	87.5 mm	167.8 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	80 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	9.8 kg	6.5 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	20 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	37.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	39.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	7.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Optical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1069 mm	1373.1 mm
Package depthDiffers	259 mm	148 mm
Package heightDiffers	562 mm	228 mm
Package weightDiffers	12.9 kg	8.27 kg
Other featuresidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38 - 20000 Hz

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