Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels vs Samsung HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 13identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels has 1.1 channels more audio output channels than the Samsung HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels (3.1 channels vs 2.0 channels). The Samsung HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels has 169 mm more width than the Samsung HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels (1059 mm vs 890 mm). The Samsung HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels has 43 mm more depth than the Samsung HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels (130 mm vs 87 mm). Audio decoders: DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital on the Samsung HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1 on the Samsung HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels. Product colour: Titanium on the Samsung HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels, Black on the Samsung HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels.

  • Audio output channels
    • HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
    • HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels:3.1 channels
  • Audio decoders
    • HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels:DTS 2.0, Dolby Digital
    • HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels:DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Product colour
    • HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels:Titanium
    • HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels:Black
  • Bluetooth version
    • HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels:4.0
    • HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels:2.1+EDR
  • HDMI version
    • HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels:1.4a
    • HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels:1.4
  • Width
    • HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels:890 mm
    • HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels:1059 mm
  • Depth
    • HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels:130 mm
    • HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels:87 mm
  • Height
    • HW-MS550/ZG soundbar speaker Titanium 2.0 channels:69 mm
    • HW-N550 Black 3.1 channels:59 mm

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Comparison of HW-MS550/ZG, HW-N550
55 specifications
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.0 channels3.1 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS 2.0, Dolby DigitalDTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround modes quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedYesYes
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive subwoofer
Bass reflexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSeparate
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersTitaniumBlack
USB direct playbackYesYes
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMAAAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Anynet+Anynet+
Wall mountableYesYes
FM radioKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Virtual surroundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compatible productsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSWA-8500S/ZA
Main unit power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 W
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Smart TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.1+EDR
Wi-FiYesYes
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI in11
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI versionDiffers1.4a1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one50 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers890 mm1059 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm87 mm
HeightDiffers69 mm59 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers5.8 kg2.9 kg
Subwoofer widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.5 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.4 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.5 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.99 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1129 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source277 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm
Package weightDiffers7.5 kg13.1 kg
Other features1 differ
Frequency rangeDiffers50 - 20000 Hz42 - 20000 Hz
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source

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