Samsung HW-T550 vs LG SN11RG

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

HW-T550 vs SN11RG comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-T550
4.5
LG SN11RG
7.5
4
8
Multichannel surround
5
10

Samsung HW-T550 vs LG SN11RG review

Samsung HW-T550
vs
LG SN11RG

Comparison of Samsung HW-T550 and LG SN11RG will reveal the best features offered by the devices. SN11RG is a better soundbar than the HW-T550. Its sound profile is well-balanced and stereo performance is better. According to the results of our comparison, HW-T550 received 4.5 points out of 10 possible, and SN11RG was rated 7.5 points.

Advantages Samsung HW-T550 over LG SN11RG

  • We do not know advantages

Advantages LG SN11RG over Samsung HW-T550

  • Comes with 2 separate speakers
  • 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

Audio features

The HW-T550 is rated 6 of 10 against 9 for the SN11RG according to the audio features rating.

HW-T550
6
SN11RG
9

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-T550 and the SN11RG.

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 HW-T550 has 2.1 channels, while the SN11RG has 7.1.4 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Samsung HW-T550 has 320 (overall) W, and 770 (overall) W has the competitor.

HW-T550 SN11RG
Built-in channels2.17.1.4
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W320 (overall)770 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)02
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.

HW-T550 SN11RG
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-T550 received rating 5 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the SN11RG, in the same category, earned 10 out of 10 points.

HW-T550
5
SN11RG
10

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 SN11RG.

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 SN11RG.

HW-T550 SN11RG
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby DigitalDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHD
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS Virtual:XDTS HD, DTS Digital Surround

Streaming services

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

HW-T550
0
SN11RG
0

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

HW-T550 SN11RG
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: Samsung HW-T550 was rated 6 out of 10, and LG SN11RG was rated 9 out of 10.

HW-T550
6
SN11RG
9

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 SN11RG.

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 HW-T550 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs, but the SN11RG got 2/1 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.

HW-T550 SN11RG
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output1/12/1
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 SN11RG has its own remote control application. Only LG SN11RG 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.

HW-T550 SN11RG
Voice controlGoogle Assistant
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

HW-T550 SN11RG
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in83.8 x 5 x 7.6/33.9 x 2.2 x 3.3142.2 x 5 x 12.7/56.8 x 2.5 x 5.8
Weight, kg/pounds1.8/4.66.8/15.9
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