Samsung HW-T550 vs Yamaha YSP-2700 review

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In this article, we will talk about Samsung HW-T550 vs Yamaha YSP-2700 comparison. The Samsung HW-T550 was rated 4.5, while the Yamaha YSP-2700 has a rating 7.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-T550 and power, volume down, volume up, input, mute, connect for the YSP-2700.

Audio features

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 YSP-2700 has 7.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 320 (overall) versus 107 (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 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-T550 for audio features and specs, but the Yamaha YSP-2700 received 7 out of 10. The YSP-2700 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the YSP-2700. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-T550 versus 3/1 HDMIs in the Yamaha YSP-2700. As in the HW-T550, so in the YSP-2700 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 YSP-2700 was rated 8/10. The manufacturer of the YSP-2700 provides a device control application. The Yamaha YSP-2700 equipped with a microphone. The Yamaha YSP-2700 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-T550 or YSP-2700. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-T550 was rated 5/10, while the YSP-2700 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Yamaha YSP-2700 over Samsung HW-T550