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Samsung HW-R450 vs Samsung HW-R550

    35.73 in
    2.11 in
    Samsung HW-R450 Soundbar
    Samsung HW-R450
      35.59 in
      2.17 in
      Samsung HW-R550 Soundbar
      Samsung HW-R550
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
      Samsung HW-R450 (Soundbar): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
      The Samsung HW-T450 is an entry-level 2.1 setup that replaces the Samsung HW-R450 from 2019, which we haven't reviewed. It has a build quality unlike other Samsu...Read more
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      3
      3 editorial reviews
      A soundbar that marries decent design with good performance – you could do much worse than the Samsung HW-H550Read 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
      Samsung HW-R550 (Soundbar): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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      User rating
      79
      3.7 out of 5
      79 user ratings
      5 stars
      		34 %
      4 stars
      		26 %
      3 stars
      		24 %
      2 stars
      		7 %
      1 stars
      		7 %
      51
      4.1 out of 5
      51 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		52 %
      3 stars
      		13 %
      2 stars
      		3 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Samsung HW-R450Samsung HW-R450
      Samsung HW-R550Samsung HW-R550
      Audio output channels2.12.1
      Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

      Connectivity

      Samsung HW-R450Samsung HW-R450
      Samsung HW-R550Samsung HW-R550
      Audio (L/R) in11
      Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
      Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
      USByesyes
      USB direct playbackyesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR

      Decoders

      Samsung HW-R450Samsung HW-R450
      Samsung HW-R550Samsung HW-R550
      Audio format
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS Digital Surround
      Supported audio files
      • AAC
      • MP3
      • OGG
      • WAV
      • AAC
      • MP3
      • OGG
      • WAV
      • WMA

      Audio features

      Samsung HW-R450Samsung HW-R450
      Samsung HW-R550Samsung HW-R550
      RMS rated power200.0 W320.0 W

      Subwoofer

      Samsung HW-R450Samsung HW-R450
      Samsung HW-R550Samsung HW-R550
      Subwoofer includedyesyes
      Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer
      Subwoofer locationSeparateSeparate
      Subwoofer RMS power130.0 W160.0 W
      Subwoofer width7.15 in7.87 in
      Subwoofer depth10.71 in13.9 in
      Subwoofer height13.5 in11.26 in
      Subwoofer weight0.88 lb11.02 lb

      Design

      Samsung HW-R450Samsung HW-R450
      Samsung HW-R550Samsung HW-R550
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Built-in displaynono

      Dimensions

      Samsung HW-R450Samsung HW-R450
      Samsung HW-R550Samsung HW-R550
      Width35.73 in35.59 in
      Height2.11 in2.17 in
      Depth2.78 in3.15 in
      Weight3.31 lb4.85 lb

      Features

      Samsung HW-R450Samsung HW-R450
      Samsung HW-R550Samsung HW-R550
      Handheld remote controlyesyes
      Apple docking compatibilitynono
      Game modeyesyes

      Power

      Samsung HW-R450Samsung HW-R450
      Samsung HW-R550Samsung HW-R550
      Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W

      Pros & Cons

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