LG SN10YG vs Samsung HW-R550

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

SN10YG vs HW-R550 comparison chart

Overall
LG SN10YG
7.2
Samsung HW-R550
5
8
4
Multichannel surround
10
4

LG SN10YG vs Samsung HW-R550 review

LG SN10YG
vs
Samsung HW-R550

Let's compare LG SN10YG and Samsung HW-R550 for an overview of all their audio functions. And according to the comparison results, we can see that SN10YG is superior to HW-R550 in quality and number of functions. According to the results of our comparison, SN10YG received 7.2 points out of 10 possible, and HW-R550 was rated 5 points.

Advantages LG SN10YG over Samsung HW-R550

  • Supports object-oriented sound with Dolby Atmos technology
  • Surround sound with DTS:X support
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • Voice control supports
  • App for remote control
  • Built-in microphone

Advantages Samsung HW-R550 over LG SN10YG

  • We do not know advantages

Audio features

The SN10YG is rated 8 of 10 against 7 for the HW-R550 according to the audio features rating.

SN10YG
8
HW-R550
7

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the SN10YG and the HW-R550.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the SN10YG has 5.1.2 channels, while the HW-R550 has 2.1 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, LG SN10YG has 570 (overall) W, and 320 (overall) W has the competitor.

SN10YG HW-R550
Built-in channels5.1.22.1
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W570 (overall)320 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)00
Separate speaker connectionswirelesswireless

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. Both reviewed devices are equipped with an external subwoofer. Competitors support wireless connection to a separate external subwoofer.

SN10YG HW-R550
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswirelesswireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The SN10YG received rating 10 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the HW-R550, in the same category, earned 4 out of 10 points.

SN10YG
10
HW-R550
4

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. Dolby Atmos surround sound support is implemented only in LG SN10YG.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. The manufacturer has implemented DTS:X technology only in SN10YG.

SN10YG HW-R550
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHDDolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS HD, DTS Digital Surroundhas not

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services.

SN10YG
0
HW-R550
0

None of the two models is not implemented AirPlay function. The popular Spotify service cannot be used on both soundbars.

SN10YG HW-R550
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas nothas not

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: LG SN10YG was rated 9 out of 10, and Samsung HW-R550 was rated 7 out of 10.

SN10YG
9
HW-R550
7

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the SN10YG.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models. The SN10YG has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs, but the HW-R550 got 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs from the manufacturer.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is basic for both soundbars. Connecting external devices via USB can be done on both models.

SN10YG HW-R550
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output2/11/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output0/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/00/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output00

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The SN10YG has its own remote control application. Only LG SN10YG has a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

SN10YG HW-R550
Voice controlGoogle Assistant
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

SN10YG HW-R550
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in142.2 x 5 x 12.7/56.8 x 2.5 x 5.889 x 5 x 7.6/35.6 x 2.2 x 3.2
Weight, kg/pounds6.8/15.92.2/4.9
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