Samsung HW-T550 vs Sony HT-A3000 review

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The Samsung HW-T550 vs Sony HT-A3000 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HW-T550 has a total rating of 4.5 out of 10 versus 7.6 for HT-A3000.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-T550 has 2.1 versus 3.1 for the Sony HT-A3000. The output power is different and equal to 320 (overall) W for the HW-T550 versus 250 (overall) W for the HT-A3000. Only the Sony HT-A3000 has a built-in subwoofer. The Samsung HW-T550 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Sony HT-A3000 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the HT-A3000.

Connectivity

Only the Sony HT-A3000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-T550 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Sony HT-A3000. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-T550 received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

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

Only the HT-A3000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A3000. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-T550 got a rating of 5, and Sony HT-A3000 10 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-T550 over Sony HT-A3000

Advantages Sony HT-A3000 over Samsung HW-T550