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 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
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMAAAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
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
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.02.1+EDR
HDMI versionDiffers1.4a1.4
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
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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