If you have already decided that you want to buy a new soundbar, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the LG SPD7Y vs Samsung B550 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. The LG SPD7Y was rated 5.6, while the Samsung B550 has a rating 4.6.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SPD7Y has 3.1.2 and B550 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 380 (overall) versus 410 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the LG SPD7Y for audio features and specs, but the Samsung B550 received 6 out of 10.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the SPD7Y, so in the B550 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10.
None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SPD7Y. The SPD7Y can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SPD7Y was rated 10/10, while the B550 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.