Samsung HW-T550 vs LG SN9YG review

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Samsung HW-T550 vs LG SN9YG review

Samsung HW-T550
vs
LG SN9YG

It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-T550 vs LG SN9YG because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-T550 has a total rating of 4.5 out of 10 versus 7 for SN9YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone, respectively.

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 5.1.2 for the LG SN9YG. The output power is different and equal to 320 (overall) W for the HW-T550 versus 520 (overall) W for the SN9YG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-T550 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the LG SN9YG 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the LG SN9YG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. 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, the HW-T550 received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, respectively. App control is available for the SN9YG. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN9YG. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the SN9YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN9YG. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-T550 got a rating of 5, and LG SN9YG 10 out of 10.

Advantages LG SN9YG over Samsung HW-T550

  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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