Deciding on whether to buy a product like 55″ JVC LT-55C870 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV, 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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55″ JVC LT-55C870 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV, Gold vs SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver

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55″ JVC LT-55C870 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV, Gold
 SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver specs

SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver
Screen size: 55″

Type: Sound bar with built-in subwoofer

Screen technology: LED directlit

Number of channels: 2.1

Resolution: 3840 x 2160

SPEAKERS
Certification: Ultra HD Certified

HDR: HDR10

Configuration: Sound bar

PICTURE QUALITY

AV FUNCTIONS

Motion rate: 50 Hz

High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

Brightness: 350 cd/m²

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

Native contrast ratio: 4000:1

Audio features: – Surround sound mode
– Surround sound expansion

Noise reduction: Yes

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

SMART

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

MULTI-ROOM
Smart platform: JVC Smart Platform

Smart TV services: – Catch up TV: BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, All 4, My5, UKTV Play
– Streaming: Netflix 4K, Prime Video 4K
– Full internet browser: Opera
– Social media: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube 4K

Range name: Samsung Smart Audio

Smartphone app: JVC Smart Center

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

CONNECTIVITY

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

APP
WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Ethernet: Yes

App name: Samsung Smart Audio

Connections: – HDMI 2.0 x 4 (ARC compatible x 1)
– SCART via adapter x 1
– SVGA x 1
– Component input x 1
– Composite input x 1
– USB 2.0 x 2
– USB 3.0 x 1

App features: – Individual room management
– Add multiple households

Audio output: Headphone jack

CONNECTIVITY
TUNER

Inputs: – HDMI x 1
– Optical x 1

TV tuner: Freeview HD

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Electronic programme guide: 8-day EPG and 7-day catch up with Freeview Play

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

AUDIO

USB: No

GENERAL
Speakers: 2

Audio power: 20 W

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

Sound enhancement: – DTS Trusurround
– DTS HD

Colour: Black

FEATURES

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)

VESA mount: 400 x 200

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

Table-top stand: Yes

Weight: 6.5 kg

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Boxed weight: 8.9 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Energy efficiency class: A+

On-mode power consumption: 86 W

Annual power consumption: 125 kWh

Price: £449

Price: £249

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Review Score: 8.9 / 10

Review Score: 9.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy 55″ JVC LT-55C870 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV, 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 300 products in the same category as 55″ JVC LT-55C870 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV, Gold, which is the Televisions category. Of these 300 products the average price was £1432.01, the most expensive was £13999 and the cheapest was just £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 JVC and Samsung, the average was £123.93 for JVC, £888.52 for Samsung. The max for each was £599/£9999.99 and minimum was £7.99/£9.98

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

  • 55″ JVC LT-55C870 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV, Gold
  • 4K Ultra HD Certified with HDR10
  • Picture quality: 50 Hz
  • Catch-up TV & 4K Streaming
  • Freeview HD with Freeview Play
  • HDMI 2.0 x 4
  • Top features: – 4K Ultra HD HDR resolution packs images full of detail – Smart TV lets you enjoy catch-up TV and 4K streaming – Freeview Play offers you access to a range of entertainment options – Range of connection options makes it easy to connect your other devices 4K Ultra HD HDRWith 4K Ultra HD, you can make the most out of your JVC LT-55C870 55″ Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV. Whether you’re watching your favourite TV show, dramatic film or sports match, you can view them in crisp detail. HDR adds extra depth to each scene by enhancing the contrast and colour – documentaries, dramas, and sports look true-to-life.Smart TVGet access to catch up services such as BBC iPlayer, All 4, ITV Hub and My5. You can also stream Full HD and 4K content through services such as Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube. Whatever you choose to watch, you can enjoy an immersive audio experience with DTS TruSurround and DTS HD audio technology.Ready for Freeview PlayFreeview Play is a great addition to the LT55C870. It lets you catch up on the previous 7 days worth of entertainment using your home broadband connection. If you’ve missed a show, you can scroll back and access them directly through the guide.You can access 15 HD channels, 70 standard digital channels and over 25 radio stations using the LT-55C870. With its Freeview HD tuner, you can access your favourite channels without having to pay a subscription fee.Range of connection optionsWith a range of connection options such as the four available HDMI ports, a SCART cable and a PC input, you have a variety of choices to use your set top boxes, game consoles, and more. There are also further audio connections want to connect a sound bar or home theatre kit.You can also use a USB storage device (sold separately) to record, pause and playback live TV.Effortless installationFor setup without the squabbles, our Team Knowhow experts can connect your new TV to your Blu-ray player, sound bar, and other devices. They’ll even get you online so you can put your feet up and start watching straight away. Pass the popcorn.Essential extrasWant your TV wall mounted? No problem. We’ve got brackets that tilt, swivel, or fix your TV in place for the best viewing spot in the house. Alternatively, browse our range of TV stands – we’ve got enough designs to keep even the pickiest interior designer happy.Avoid the disappointment of getting your shiny new telly home and realising you don’t have the cable you need to connect your games console or Blu-ray player. Sandstrom Gold Series HDMI cables support all resolutions and come with a reassuring lifetime guarantee.____________________________________________Please note: Freeview and some apps & services are only available in the UK. Apps & services may be removed or no longer supported by third party content providers at any time. Some apps & services may not be available at launch and may require a firmware update before becoming available.
  • Product codes: 4975769451713
  • 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 55″ JVC LT-55C870 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV, Gold or SAMSUNG HW-M550 2.0 Sound Bar, Silver?

There are obviously a number of differences between 55″ JVC LT-55C870 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV, 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 £449 cost of 55″ JVC LT-55C870 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV, 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 55″ JVC LT-55C870 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV, 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 55″ JVC LT-55C870 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV, 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 Televisions as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



55″ JVC LT-55C870 Smart 4K Ultra HD LED TV, Gold



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