Samsung HW-R550 vs Samsung HW-R650 review
Samsung HW-R550 vs Samsung HW-R650 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-R550 has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 5.2 for HW-R650. The set of control buttons for competitors is the same and is: volume down, volume up, power, source.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-R550 has 2.1 versus 3.1 for the Samsung HW-R650. The output power is different and equal to 320 (overall) W for the HW-R550 versus 340 (overall) W for the HW-R650. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10.
Features
Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-R550 got a rating of 4, and Samsung HW-R650 5 out of 10.