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JBL Bar 2.1 vs Samsung HW-N550

37.99 in
2.68 in
JBL Bar 2.1 Soundbar
JBL Bar 2.1
41.69 in
2.32 in
Samsung HW-N550 Soundbar
Samsung HW-N550
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
6
3.8 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
50 %
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4
4 editorial reviews
The Samsung HW-R550 has a decent overall performance. This 2.1 system setup can get pretty loud and will perform quite accurately. Its sound profile is slightly ...Read more
The Samsung HW-N550 sound bar offers sophisticated design and high-quality sound in an affordable, easy-to-set-up package.Read more
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User rating
266
3.5 out of 5
266 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
18 %
3 stars
37 %
2 stars
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1 stars
6 %
57
4.1 out of 5
57 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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Full Comparison

General

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
Samsung HW-N550Samsung HW-N550
Audio output channels2.13.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
Samsung HW-N550Samsung HW-N550
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.41.4
HDMI ports quantity12
Number of HDMI inputs11
Number of HDMI outputs11
USByesyes
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.22.1+EDR

Decoders

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
Samsung HW-N550Samsung HW-N550
Audio formatDolby Digital
  • DTS 5.1
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
Supported audio files
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
Samsung HW-N550Samsung HW-N550
Frequency range40 - 2000042 - 20000
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
RMS rated power300.0 W340.0 W

Subwoofer

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
Samsung HW-N550Samsung HW-N550
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer width8.86 in8.46 in
Subwoofer depth8.86 in11.97 in
Subwoofer height14.57 in15.16 in
Subwoofer weight11.46 lb15.41 lb

Design

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
Samsung HW-N550Samsung HW-N550
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

JBL Bar 2.1JBL Bar 2.1
Samsung HW-N550Samsung HW-N550
Width37.99 in41.69 in
Height2.68 in2.32 in
Depth2.28 in3.43 in
Weight4.19 lb6.39 lb
Colour of productBlackBlack

Pros & Cons

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