Deciding on whether to buy a product like SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold or perhaps SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold vs SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver

SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold specs

SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold
 SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver specs

SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver
Type: All-in-one sound bar

Type: Sound bar with built-in subwoofer

Number of channels: 2.0

Number of channels: 2.1

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Frequency response: 55 – 20,000 Hz

Configuration: Sound bar

AV FUNCTIONS

AV FUNCTIONS

Supported audio file formats: – AAC
– MP3
– WAV
– FLAC

High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

Audio processing: – Dolby Digital 2.0
– DTS 2.0

Supported audio file formats: – AAC
– OGG
– FLAC
– WAV
– ALAC
– AIFF

CONNECTIVITY

Audio features: – Surround sound mode
– Surround sound expansion

Preset sound modes: – Music
– Clear Voice
– Sports
– Movie
– Night Mode

Inputs: – Optical x 1
– Aux-in x 1

Audio processing: – HD Audio Decoding
– Dolby 2 ch
– Crystal Sound Pro
– DTS 2ch

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1

MULTI-ROOM
USB: USB 2.0 x 1

GENERAL

Range name: Samsung Smart Audio

Multi-room features: Add additional smart speakers to create surround sound

Power consumption: – On mode: 15 W
– Standby: 0.45 W

Compatible hardware components: – Samsung Smart Audio speakers
– Samsung Gear

Colour: Black

APP
Box contents: – Samsung HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar
– Remote control
– Power adapter

Dimensions: 107 x 641 x 65 mm (H x W x D)

App name: Samsung Smart Audio

Boxed dimensions: 170 x 712 x 180 mm (H x W x D)

App features: – Individual room management
– Add multiple households

Weight: 2 kg

CONNECTIVITY
Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Inputs: – HDMI x 1
– Optical x 1

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

USB: No

GENERAL

Power consumption: – Standby: 3 W
– On mode: 450 W

Colour: Black

Box contents: – Samsung Sound+ HW-MS550 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar
– Remote control
– Battery

Dimensions: 71 x 890 x 130 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 212 x 1112 x 139 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 6.5 kg

Boxed weight: 8.9 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £119

Price: £249

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.1 / 10

Review Score: 9.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold or SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold, which is the Home cinema systems and sound bars category. Of these 173 products the average price was £542.45, the most expensive was £9999.99 and the cheapest was just £24.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Samsung and Samsung, the average was £888.52 for Samsung, £888.52 for Samsung. The max for each was £9999.99/£9999.99 and minimum was £9.98/£9.98

Price analysis of SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold

Price analysis of SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver

  • SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold
  • Bluetooth
  • Optical
  • Top features: – Compact design takes up minimal space and suits any home – Four built-in speakers boost clarity for both music and dialogue- Bluetooth connectivity offers wireless music playback from your device Compact designGive audio in your home a serious upgrade without needing to redesign the living room, thanks to the Samsung HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar. Its all-in-one design means that you won’t have to find room for a separate subwoofer, but you’ll still get those thunderous lows that pull you further into the action. And with Bluetooth, you’re able to connect it to a compatible TV cable free.Whether you place it on your TV unit or mount it to the wall, the Samsung HW-N300 has a minimalist style that suits any lounge.Four built-in speakersHear every note, high and low. The Samsung HW-N300 packs four speakers into a compact unit, giving you every frequency with clarity and depth. Discover the hidden details in that percussive tune, or hear the dialogue and atmospheric soundtrack of that blockbuster movie, side by side with precision.With wide-range tweeters that spread sound further, even the last person to the sofa gets a crystal clear audio experience.Bluetooth connectivityDon’t fancy watching anything on TV right now? Connect your phone or tablet to your Samsung HW-N300 to listen to the artists, DJs and podcasts you love. You’ll be able to stream your playlists from Spotify and Deezer for the ultimate post-work wind-down. Or build up the atmosphere at your party, with sound that fills every corner of the room.Get yourself connectedSetting up your new kit doesn’t need to be complicated. Avoid disappointment and make sure your system works straight out the box by checking you’ve got the right cables for your setup.Sandstrom Gold Series cables are just the ticket – they even come with a reassuring lifetime guarantee. Happy faces all round.
  • Product codes: 8801643329761
  • SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver
  • 6 speakers with dialogue enhancement
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Compatible with Samsung Wireless Audio 360
  • Bluetooth
  • Top features:- Hear sound brought to life with six built-in speakers – Experience High Resolution audio with more detail – Get more versatility with a wireless TV connection – Stream songs from your Spotify playlist Hear sound brought to lifeThe Samsung Sound+ HW-MS550 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar fits big sound into a thin speaker. Its all-in-one design houses six built-in speakers that deliver impressive audio with lots of hidden details. Crisp high notes are brought to life by two tweeters and four mid-range drivers, without the need for an additional subwoofer taking up space in your living room.Experience High Resolution audioFill your room with high quality studio-like sound. The HW-MS550 Sound Bar supports High Resolution audio formats, for better than CD sound quality.You can make the sound even more impressive by creating your own 4.1 wireless surround sound system – connect the sound bar to more Samsung Smart Speakers (sold separately) with a cable connection from the sound bar to your TV.Get more versatilityA wireless TV connection provides a simple way to connect the sound bar to your wireless compatible Samsung TV.Stream songs from your SpotifyIf you’ve got a Spotify or Deezer account, you’ll be able to stream songs from it through the sound bar. Just connect your phone or tablet using Bluetooth and you’ll instantly be able to listen to your portable music collection.Don’t forget your cablesCheck out our range of HDMI and optical cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new sound bar works perfectly, with improved transfer speeds. Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables with their lifetime warranty.
  • Product codes: 8806088785967

What’s better SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold or SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver?

There are obviously a number of differences between SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold and SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £119 cost of SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold is closer to the expectation you had than the £249 pricep point of SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold and SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Home cinema systems and sound bars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SAMSUNG HW-N300 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, Gold



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