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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

2.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound Performance: Channels 2.1 CH.

2.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Number of Channel 2.1.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

34Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Speakers: Soundbar Full Range x2, Subwoofer 5.25 in. That is two bar drivers plus one woofer.

31Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Number of Speakers 3. The US sheet splits it into 2 front (left, right) and 1 subwoofer.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

24Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Speakers: Soundbar Full Range x2.

23Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product highlights: 2 primary speakers, 2 front (left, right), plus 1 subwoofer.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

04Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026The maker driver list has two full range drivers and one woofer. No up-firing driver is listed, and the sheet states no Dolby Atmos.

03Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026The sheet lists only 2 front speakers and a subwoofer and states Dolby Atmos No. No up-firing driver is listed.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

AHisense HS2100

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Full range	2	Not available	Not available
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	133.35	Front-firing

Source4Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Speakers row. Driver diameters of the bar are not published. The Hisense Australia page calls the 5.25 inch subwoofer front firing.

BSamsung HW-B550F

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Front-firing speaker	2	Front (left, right)
Subwoofer	Active woofer	1	Not available

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product highlights list 2 front (left, right) and 1 subwoofer. Driver diameters are not published.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wireless Subwoofer Included Yes.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

Wireless4Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Product copy: wireless subwoofer. The manual describes automatic wireless pairing.

Wireless1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table names a wireless subwoofer. The user guide says it also needs its own power cord.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 17: the subwoofer connects to the soundbar automatically, with a manual ID SET step if that fails.

Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

133.35mm4Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Sound Performance: Subwoofer 5.25 in. Converted exactly to 133.35 mm. The Hisense Australia page also says 5.25 inch front firing. The newer HS2100S has a 5.5 inch subwoofer and is a different model.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

01Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimensions table: Surround Dimensions No, Surround Weight No. The box contents list no rear speakers.

01Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wireless Rear Speaker Included No.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

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No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Components list a one-piece bar and a subwoofer. No detachable end sections are supplied.

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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SWA-9250S2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 14 and 19: the optional Wireless Rear Speaker Kit SWA-9250S is sold separately. Optional speakers do not change the reference package.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

240W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Max Audio Power 240W. Marketing text says 240W max audio power. The manual splits it into 60 W x 2 for the sound bar and 120 W for the subwoofer. No RMS rating is published.2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Amplifier (max audio power): total 240 W, sound bar 60 W x 2, subwoofer 120 W.

300W2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 37: Amplifier Max Output Power 80 W (40 W x 2) for the soundbar and 220 W for the subwoofer PS-WF45G, 300 W in total. The guide calls it max output and gives no distortion level or RMS rating.

Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

45Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Response 45Hz-20KHz for the system. The manual lists 120 Hz to 20 kHz for the bar and 40 Hz to 120 Hz for the subwoofer. No tolerance is stated.2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar 120 Hz to 20 kHz and subwoofer 40 Hz to 120 Hz. The sheet figure of 45 Hz is stored for the system.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

20kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Response 45Hz-20KHz for the system. No tolerance is stated.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio Decoder: Dolby Atmos No.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Page text: Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X create 3D surround through audio processing without up-firing speakers. The US sheet states Dolby Atmos No.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio format list: Dolby Atmos No, Dolby TrueHD No, Dolby Digital Plus No, Dolby 2ch Yes.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio Decoder: DTS-X No. DTS Virtual:X is a virtual surround effect, not a decoded format.

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Supported play formats list DTS and DTS Virtual:X. DTS Virtual:X is virtual processing. DTS:X decoding is not listed.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio format list: DTS Virtual:X Yes, DTS 5.1ch No, DTS-HD HRA No, DTS-HD MA No. DTS:X decoding is not listed.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio Decoder: Dolby Digital Yes, Dolby Digital Plus Yes, PCM Yes, Multi ch PCM Yes. Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master and other DTS decoders No.

Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Dolby 2ch and LPCM 2ch. DTS is in the user guide and the US sheet.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 37: supported play formats LPCM 2ch, Dolby Audio (supporting Dolby Digital), DTS and DTS Virtual:X. No connection is named. DTS Virtual:X is not stored as a decoded format.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

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Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supported formats MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV. The USA page header also names ALAC, AAC and AAC+, but its list shows only the four formats.

MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table decoding format: MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF. Spec table: USB Music Playback Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 25 file format table: MP3, OGG (Vorbis), AAC, WAV (LPCM), FLAC and AIFF. Playback is from a USB storage device.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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192kHz2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 25: WAV, FLAC and AIFF files from USB storage play at 32 kHz to 192 kHz. MP3, OGG and AAC are 48 kHz at most. Bit depth is not stated.

Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

AHisense HS2100

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI ARC connection to the TV
Optical	1	Optical digital audio input
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input
USB-A	1	Music playback and firmware update, 5 V 500 mA
AC power	1	Soundbar power input

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ports: HDMI ARC with CEC, USB input 1 for audio playback and firmware update, line audio input 3.5 mm 1x, optical audio input 1x. HDMI Input No, coaxial input No. The manual rear panel adds the AC socket.

BSamsung HW-B550F

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI (ARC) output to the TV
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	USB storage music playback, 5 V 0.5 A
AC power	1	Soundbar power input

Source2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 8 to 9, bottom panel: POWER, DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL), USB (5V 0.5A) and HDMI (ARC) to the TV. The USB connector type is not named in text. The figure draws a standard rectangular USB port. The source list has no HDMI input.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet lists HDMI ARC, CEC Yes. The USA page row reads HDMI eARC, CEC but the manual and the sheet describe ARC only, so eARC is not stored.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: HDMI ARC Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026HDMI (ARC) port on the bottom panel connects to the TV.

HDMI eARC

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No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026The only TV port is labelled HDMI (ARC) in the user guide. The US sheet states HDMI eARC No. Some distributors list eARC and that is wrong.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product highlights: HDMI eARC No, HDMI ARC Yes.

HDMI-CEC

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet lists HDMI ARC, CEC Yes.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: HDMI CEC Yes.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026HDMI Input No and Pass Through No.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: HDMI In No, HDMI Out 1 and 4K Video Pass No.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: HDMI IN N/A, HDMI OUT 1. Videos: 4K Video Pass No.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

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HDR passthrough formats

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VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth BT5.3.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth Yes.

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.32Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth version V 5.3 with A2DP and AVRCP. No codec list is published.

4.21Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth Version 4.2.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth Version 4.2.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

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SBC2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 27: the Soundbar supports SBC data at 44.1 and 48 kHz and needs A2DP. Other codecs are not stated.

Wi-Fi

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi No.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi No.

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

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Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

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Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

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Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

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Companion app platforms

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Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

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Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote Yes, 2x AAA batteries included.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Remote Controller Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 7: remote control and batteries.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Movie, Music, News, Night, Sport, Game1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound Mode Movie/Music/News/Sport/Night/Game. Virtual surround is a separate on/off switch.

Standard, Surround Sound Expansion, Bass Boost, Game, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Adaptive Sound, Bass Boost, DTS Virtual:X, Standard, Surround Sound Expansion, Game.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 12: the Sound Mode button cycles Surround Sound, Game, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X, Bass Boost and Standard.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

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Room calibration system

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Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Voice Enhance Mode Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 13: Voice Enhance makes spoken dialog easier to hear.

Night mode

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Night is one of the six preset sound modes. No separate night mode is described.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Night Mode Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 13: Night Mode lowers the volume and keeps dialog clear.

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual lists remote keys for bass and treble. The sheet does not name them.

Bass, Treble, Woofer level, 7-band equalizer, Virtual center level2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 12 to 13: tone control Treble and Bass -6 to +6, woofer level -12 or -6 to +6, a 7-band EQ (150 Hz to 10 kHz, -6 to +6) in Standard mode, and virtual center level -6 to +6.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

20W2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar power consumption 20 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 20 W. The spec sheet and the USA page list one figure of 25 W without naming the unit. The bar-only manual figure is stored.

25W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Operating Power Consumption (Main) 25 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 40 W and is excluded. This is an electrical rating and not audio output.

Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.5W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published as < 0.5 W for the sound bar. The sheet lists one Power Consumption of 25W without naming the unit, which the manual does not match for the bar alone (see the manual).2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar standby < 0.5 W. The subwoofer standby is < 0.5 W.

0.5W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Stand-by Power Consumption (Main) 0.5 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 0.5 W.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

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Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

Sound bar: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. The wireless subwoofer has its own power cord, AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Supply AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz. The manual lists the same range for the sound bar and the subwoofer.2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar and subwoofer each list 100-240V~ 50/60Hz.

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Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width800Height60Depth90mm(31.5 × 2.4 × 3.5 in)2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar dimension (WxHxD) 800 x 60 x 90 mm.

Width858.8Height59Depth75mm(33.8 × 2.3 × 3 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Net Dimension (Main Speaker) 858.8 x 59 x 75 mm (W x H x D).2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 37: 33.8 x 2.3 x 3.0 inches (858.8 x 59.0 x 75.0 mm) W x H x D.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Size table: soundbar 33.81 x 2.32 x 2.95 inches, which matches 858.8 x 59 x 75 mm.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

1,500g(3.3 lb)2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound bar net weight 1.5 kg.

1,800g(4 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Net Weight (Main Speaker) 1.8 kg.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 37: 4.0 lbs (1.8 kg).3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Weight table: soundbar 4.0 lb, which is 1.8 kg.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

AHisense HS2100

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	110	300	350	3,400

Source2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Subwoofer dimension (W x H x D) 110 x 300 x 350 mm and net weight 3.4 kg.

BSamsung HW-B550F

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	184	343	295	4,900

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Net Dimension (Sub Woofer) 184 x 343 x 295 mm and Net Weight 4.9 kg.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 37: Subwoofer PS-WF45G 184.0 x 343.0 x 295.0 mm and 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg).3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Size table: subwoofer 7.24 x 13.5 x 11.64 inches. Weight table: subwoofer 10.8 lb, which is 4.9 kg.

Package dimensions

Width890Height155Depth445mm(35 × 6.1 × 17.5 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)hisense.es/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ficha-tecnica-HS2100-ES.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hisense Spain datasheet (October 2023): Dimensiones embalaje (ancho x profundo x alto) 890x445x155 mm, which is width 890, depth 445 and height 155. The Hisense Canada sheet gives the same three numbers as 890 x 155 x 445 mm in W x H x D order. This sheet is for Europe: it lists an optical cable and no HDMI cable, and a 50~20 kHz range, so only the matching package size is used.

Width905Height431Depth228mm(35.6 × 17 × 9 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Gross Dimension One Packing 905.0 x 431.0 x 228.0 mm.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Size table: packaging 35.63 x 16.97 x 8.98 inches, which is 905 x 431 x 228 mm.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

6,500g(14.3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Weight 6.5 kg. The USA page gives 14.33 lbs, which is the same weight.

8,500g(18.7 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Gross Weight (One Packing) 8.5 kg. The US sheet gives 18.7 lb, the same weight.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Weight table: packaging 18.7 lb, which is 8.5 kg.

Wall mountable

Yes2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 4.4 Wall Mounting shows two wall hanging points 580 mm apart.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists a wall mount bracket in the box.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 29 to 30 cover installing the wall mount with the supplied brackets.

In the box

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In the box

Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control, 2 AAA batteries, HDMI cable, 2 AC power cords, Wall mount kit, Warranty card, Quick start guide, Wall mount guide1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Accessories: remote with 2 AAA batteries, power cable 2, HDMI cable 1x, wall mount kit. The manual box picture adds the warranty card, quick start guide and wall mount guide.2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: main unit, remote control, AAA batteries x 2, wireless subwoofer, HDMI cable, AC power cord (quantity varies by region), wall mount kit, warranty card, quick start guide and wall mount guide.

Soundbar, Subwoofer, Remote control with batteries, Power cords (2), Optical cable, Wall mount guide, Holder-screws (2), Screws M4 x L10 (2), Wall mount brackets (2)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 7, checking the components: soundbar main unit, subwoofer, remote control and batteries, two power cords (subwoofer and soundbar), optical cable, wall mount guide, two holder-screws, two M4 x L10 screws and two wall mount brackets.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: soundbar, subwoofer, optical cable, wall mount kit, remote controller and remote battery. No HDMI cable, no rear speaker kit, no rubber foot.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Accessories: Wall Mount Kit Yes. The manual shows brackets, anchors and screws supplied.2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 4.4 uses the supplied wall anchors and wall bracket screws. What's in the Box shows a wall mount kit.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wall Mount Bracket Yes (Included in box).2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 7: two wall mount brackets, holder-screws, screws and a guide are supplied.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: Wall Mount Kit Yes.

HDMI cable included

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026HDMI Cable 1x.

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed pages 20 to 21: the HDMI cable is marked not supplied.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: HDMI Cable No.

Optical cable included

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Optical Cable No.

Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Printed page 7: an optical cable is in the box.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: Optical Cable Yes.

General

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Series

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B-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Page title: B-series Soundbar HW-B550F 2.1 ch Subwoofer (2025).

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

HS21002Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Model HS2100.

HW-B550F/ZA, HW-B550F/ZC1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Canadian page URL and SKU name HW-B550F/ZC. The US model HW-B550F/ZA is in the CDW listing.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/b-series-soundbar-2-1-ch-subwoofer-sku-hw-b550f-za-sku-hw-b550f-zaRead 15 October 2026US maker page lists B-Series Soundbar HW-B550F 2.1 ch Subwoofer (2025) as HW-B550F/ZA.6Retailer pagecdw.com/product/samsung-b-series-b550f-soundbar-2.1/8444638Read 15 October 2026CDW listing: Mfg # HW-B550F/ZA, the US model.

GTIN / EAN

8881430167404Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Full Specs: UPC 888143016740.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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15 April 20255Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 15 October 2026US press release dated 15 April 2025 introduces the 2025 B-series.

Status

Available4Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026The Hisense USA store offers the soundbar at 114.99 USD (regular 129.99) and its structured data says in stock. The current price is not a launch price. The Hisense Australia page says the product is discontinued there.

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026The Canadian maker page lists the soundbar for sale and Best Buy Canada and CDW list it in stock. No discontinued notice.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/b-series-soundbar-2-1-ch-subwoofer-sku-hw-b550f-za-sku-hw-b550f-zaRead 15 October 2026The US maker page lists the soundbar with an add to cart button at $229.99. That is a current price and not the launch MSRP.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$1995Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 15 October 2026US MSRP list in the release: HW-B550F $199. Excludes sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA4Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026US from this store page. Canada from the Hisense Canada support page and sheet. The Hisense Spain datasheet lists other accessories (an optical cable and no HDMI cable) and a 50 Hz lower limit, so European markets are not listed.

US, CA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026CA from this Canadian maker page. US from the US press release price list and the CDW listing.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/b-series-soundbar-2-1-ch-subwoofer-sku-hw-b550f-za-sku-hw-b550f-zaRead 15 October 2026US from this Samsung US page.6Retailer pagecdw.com/product/samsung-b-series-b550f-soundbar-2.1/8444638Read 15 October 2026US retailer listing for the ZA model.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Titan Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Colour Titan Black.

Links

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Product page

shop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs21004Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026

www.samsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zc1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/41d8220ccc/HS2100-Spec-Sheet-EN-v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hisense Canada HS2100 specification sheet, v2. It carries the same UPC 888143016740 and the same values as the Hisense USA page. The USA support page lists no readable PDF.

static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/HW-B550F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Samsung US one-page B550F sheet. Hosted by a retailer.

Manual

assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdf2Owner's manualassets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/445/a783a2778e/HS2100-User-Manual-EN-+-FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026User manual HS2100 EN + FR. Hisense Mexico hosts the same English manual.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Canadian user guide for HW-B550F/ZC, 78 pages with English and French, file HW-B550F_ZC_WUG_00_L03_251117.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Maker product pageshop.hisense-usa.com/products/hs2100Read 15 October 2026Warranty: 1 Year.

1year2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Canada only: limited warranty page lists one year for labor and one year for parts.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.