Samsung HW-S40T vs Samsung B550 review

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If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the Samsung HW-S40T vs Samsung B550 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Samsung HW-S40T was rated 5, while the Samsung B550 has a rating 4.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-S40T has 2.0 and B550 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 410 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Samsung HW-S40T. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-S40T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the Samsung B550. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the B550. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-S40T at 6 out of 10, while the B550 was rated 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the HW-S40T provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-S40T or B550. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-S40T was rated 5/10, while the B550 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over Samsung B550

Advantages Samsung B550 over Samsung HW-S40T