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› Samsung HW-A550, 2.1ch, 410W Soundbar versus JBL Bar 500, 590W, 5.1ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam and Wireless Subwoofer
Samsung HW-A550 versus JBL Bar 500
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| Specification | Samsung HW-A550, 2.1ch, 410W Soundbar | JBL Bar 500, 590W, 5.1ch Surround Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, MultiBeam and Wireless Subwoofer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 37,500 | KSh 57,500 |
| Sales | 0 - For Oct 2025 | 13 - For Oct 2025 |
| Average rating | 5 - 1 votes | 0 - |
| Likes | 0 - For Oct 2025 | 0 - For Oct 2025 |
| Views | 167 - For Oct 2025 | 167 - For Oct 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | July 2021 | February 2023 |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Channels | 2.1ch | 5.1ch |
| Total output | 410W | 590W |
| Platform | - | Chromecast AirPlay 2 Alexa MRM Google Assistant MultiBeam |
| Key features | Dolby Digital and DTS Virtual:X surround sound Bluetooth multi-device for simultaneous pairing HDMI ARC provides seamless connection to TV Wireless subwoofer Bluetooth wireless connection to TV Wall mountable design for the soundbar | Wireless subwoofer PureVoice technology for enhanced voice clarity Room calibration assistant for best 3D surround effects HDR10 and Dolby Vision passthrough Wide soundstage with JBL Multibeam technology Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 connectivity |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI port | 1 Port HDMI ARC | HDMI eARC |
| USB port | USB Type A - Media Playback | Type A - Service Only |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth SBC | Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth A2DP V1.2 / AVRCP V1.5 |
| Optical port | Optical Audio | Yes |
| Analog port | - | - |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Ethernet port | - | - |
| Connectivity features | Bluetooth Wireless TV Connect Multi-device Pairing | - |
| Subwoofer | ||
| Subwoofer dimensions | 201 x 353 x 290 mm (W x H x D) | 305 x 440.4 x 305 mm |
| Subwoofer weight | 5.3 kg | 10 kg |
| Subwoofer output | - | 300W 10 inch |
| Subwoofer features | Wireless Subwoofer Bass Boost Mode | - |
| Main unit | ||
| Main unit dimensions | 861 x 55.9 x 83.2 mm (W x H x D) | 1017 x 56 x 103.5 mm |
| Main unit weight | 7.4 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Main unit output | - | 290W 4 x (46 x 90)mm Racetrack Drivers 3 x 0.75 inch Tweeters |
| Main unit features | Wall Mountable Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos HDR10 Passthrough 4K Dolby Vision Passthrough |
| Surround speaker | ||
| Surround speaker dimensions | - | - |
| Surround speaker weight | - | - |
| Surround speaker output | - | - |
| Surround speaker features | - | - |
| Power | ||
| Active consumption | 25W Soundbar 45W Subwoofer | - |
| Standby consumption | 0.5W Soundbar 0.5W Subwoofer | 2.0W |
| Power features | Energy Star Compliant | 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz |
