Samsung HW-R550 vs LG SL9YG

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

HW-R550 vs SL9YG comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-R550
5
LG SL9YG
8
4
10
Multichannel surround
4
8

Samsung HW-R550 vs LG SL9YG review

Samsung HW-R550
vs
LG SL9YG

Comparison of Samsung HW-R550 and LG SL9YG will allow us to get comprehensive information about the features of these two devices. And as a result of the comparison, it becomes clear that HW-R550 is inferior in all characteristics to SL9YG. According to the results of our comparison, HW-R550 received 5 points out of 10 possible, and SL9YG was rated 8 points.

Advantages Samsung HW-R550 over LG SL9YG

  • We do not know advantages

Advantages LG SL9YG over Samsung HW-R550

  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Supports object-oriented sound with Dolby Atmos technology
  • Surround sound with DTS:X support
  • Possible to create a multi-room system
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • Voice control supports
  • App for remote control
  • Built-in microphone

Audio features

The HW-R550 is rated 7 of 10 against 8 for the SL9YG according to the audio features rating.

HW-R550
7
SL9YG
8

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 SL9YG.

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-R550 has 2.1 channels, while the SL9YG has 4.1.2 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Samsung HW-R550 has 320 (overall) W, and 500 (overall) W has the competitor.

HW-R550 SL9YG
Built-in channels2.14.1.2
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W320 (overall)500 (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.

HW-R550 SL9YG
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 SL9YG, in the same category, earned 8 out of 10 points.

HW-R550
4
SL9YG
8

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 SL9YG.

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 SL9YG.

HW-R550 SL9YG
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby DigitalDolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)has nothas not

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
SL9YG
7

None of the two models is not implemented AirPlay function. The popular Spotify service is available on the SL9YG.

HW-R550 SL9YG
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notTuneln, Deezer Chromecast

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
SL9YG
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 SL9YG.

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 SL9YG
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 SL9YG has its own remote control application. Only LG SL9YG 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. The SL9YG has the ability to use a multiroom system.

HW-R550 SL9YG
Voice controlGoogle Assistant
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

HW-R550 SL9YG
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in89 x 5 x 7.6/35.6 x 2.2 x 3.2121 x 5.5 x 14.4/48 x 2.2 x 5.7
Weight, kg/pounds2.2/4.96.3/13.9
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