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-T550 vs Bose Smart Soundbar 600 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The Samsung HW-T550 was rated 4.5, while the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 has a rating 8.4.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-T550 has 2.1 and Smart Soundbar 600 has 5.1.2. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HW-T550 via wireless, but Smart Soundbar 600 has wired connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-T550 for audio features and specs, but the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 received 8 out of 10.
The Smart Soundbar 600 can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Smart Soundbar 600. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the HW-T550, so in the Smart Soundbar 600 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-T550 at 6 out of 10, while the Smart Soundbar 600 was rated 9/10.
The manufacturer of the Smart Soundbar 600 provides a device control application. The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Smart Soundbar 600. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-T550 was rated 5/10, while the Smart Soundbar 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.