Samsung HW-R550 vs LG SN4Y

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

HW-R550 vs SN4Y comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-R550
5
LG SN4Y
5.4
4
6
Multichannel surround
4
6

Samsung HW-R550 vs LG SN4Y review

Samsung HW-R550
vs
LG SN4Y

Let's compare Samsung HW-R550 and LG SN4Y for an overview of all their audio functions. And according to the comparison results, we can see that SN4Y is superior to HW-R550 in quality and number of functions. According to the results of our comparison, HW-R550 received 5 points out of 10 possible, and SN4Y was rated 5.4 points.

Advantages Samsung HW-R550 over LG SN4Y

  • We do not know advantages

Advantages LG SN4Y over Samsung HW-R550

  • App for remote control

Audio features

The HW-R550 is rated 7 of 10 against 6 for the SN4Y according to the audio features rating.

HW-R550
7
SN4Y
6

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 HW-R550 and the SN4Y.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. The number of channels in the considered devices is the same - 2.1. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Samsung HW-R550 has 320 (overall) W, and 400 (overall) W has the competitor.

HW-R550 SN4Y
Built-in channels2.12.1
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W320 (overall)400 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)00
Separate speaker connectionswirelesshas not

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.

HW-R550 SN4Y
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 HW-R550 received rating 4 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the SN4Y, in the same category, earned 6 out of 10 points.

HW-R550
4
SN4Y
6

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. If we look at the models in terms of Dolby Atmos support, then none of these soundbars can work with this technology.

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. This ability to reproduce surround sound with DTS:X technology is not implemented in any of the soundbars in this comparison.

HW-R550 SN4Y
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby DigitalDolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)has notDTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X

Streaming services

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

HW-R550
0
SN4Y
0

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

HW-R550 SN4Y
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. Connectivity of competitors was rated 7 out of 10.

HW-R550
7
SN4Y
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. Such connection as via Wi-Fi is not possible on any of the devices in comparison.

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 competitors in this comparison has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs.

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.

HW-R550 SN4Y
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output1/11/1
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 SN4Y has its own remote control application. None of these soundbars have 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.

HW-R550 SN4Y
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

HW-R550 SN4Y
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in89 x 5 x 7.6/35.6 x 2.2 x 3.289 x 5 x 7.6/35.1 x 2.3 x 3.4
Weight, kg/pounds2.2/4.92.2/5.2
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