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Samsung HW-M450 vs Samsung HW-M550

    35.77 in
    2.11 in
    Samsung HW-M450 Soundbar
    Samsung HW-M450
      39.78 in
      2.8 in
      Samsung HW-M550 Soundbar
      Samsung HW-M550
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      3 editorial reviews
      We test the Samsung HW-M450 by playing a whole bunch of music and movies on it, so you know if it's worth spending on this soundbar to accompany your TV.Read more
      An included wireless subwoofer and ability to add wireless surround speakers tops the list of features you'll find in this entry-level soundbar.Read more
      The Samsung N450 is a decent soundbar for music and vocal-centric content like podcasts and audiobooks, but it won’t be the best for movies. This 2.1 setup has a...Read more
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      3
      3 editorial reviews
      The Samsung HW-N550 sound bar offers sophisticated design and high-quality sound in an affordable, easy-to-set-up package.Read more
      With so many great Samsung audio products, does this soundbar stand out?Read more
      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
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      User rating
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      56 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      4.1 out of 5
      46 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
      Samsung HW-M550Samsung HW-M550
      Audio output channels2.13.1
      Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & Wireless

      Connectivity

      Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
      Samsung HW-M550Samsung HW-M550
      Audio (L/R) in11
      Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI ports quantity22
      Number of HDMI inputs11
      Number of HDMI outputs11
      Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
      USByesyes
      USB 2.0 ports quantity11
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes
      NFCnono
      Ethernet connectionyesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version2.1+EDR2.1

      Decoders

      Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
      Samsung HW-M550Samsung HW-M550
      Audio format
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS 2.0
      • Dolby Digital 5.1
      Supported audio files
      • AAC
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • OGG
      • WAV
      • WMA
      • AAC
      • ALAC
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • OGG
      • WAV

      Audio features

      Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
      Samsung HW-M550Samsung HW-M550
      Frequency range40 - 2000040 - 20000
      Suitable for subwooferyesyes
      Wirelessyesyes
      Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz20000.0 Hz
      Frequency range (min)40.0 Hz40.0 Hz
      RMS rated power320.0 W340.0 W

      Dimensions

      Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
      Samsung HW-M550Samsung HW-M550
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Width35.77 in39.78 in
      Height2.11 in2.8 in
      Depth2.78 in3.44 in
      Weight4.41 lb5.73 lb

      Subwoofer

      Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
      Samsung HW-M550Samsung HW-M550
      Subwoofer includedyesyes
      Type of enclosure (sub)
      Bass reflex
      Bass reflex
      Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer
      Subwoofer locationSeparateSeparate
      Bass reflexyesyes
      Subwoofer width7.87 in7.05 in
      Subwoofer depth14.88 in11.79 in
      Subwoofer height15.43 in13.9 in
      Subwoofer weight15.87 lb10.14 lb

      Design

      Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
      Samsung HW-M550Samsung HW-M550
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Features

      Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
      Samsung HW-M550Samsung HW-M550
      3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
      Handheld remote controlyesyes

      Power

      Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
      Samsung HW-M550Samsung HW-M550
      Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.45 W
      Power consumption (typical)27.0 W22.0 W

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