Samsung HW-Q900T vs Samsung HW-T550 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-Q900T vs Samsung HW-T550 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-Q900T was rated 8.2, while the Samsung HW-T550 has a rating 4.5. Soundbars have the same set of buttons - volume down, volume up, power, source.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q900T has 7.1.2 and HW-T550 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 406 (overall) versus 320 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 8 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q900T for audio features and specs, but the Samsung HW-T550 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q900T can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q900T. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q900T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung HW-T550. As in the HW-Q900T, so in the HW-T550 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q900T at 8 out of 10, while the HW-T550 was rated 6/10. The manufacturer of the HW-Q900T provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-Q900T equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q900T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q900T. The HW-Q900T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q900T was rated 9/10, while the HW-T550 received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q900T over Samsung HW-T550