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Samsung HW-B550F

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HW-B550F

Released April 2025.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-debuts-2025-soundbars-new-designs-improved-bass-enhanced-aiRead 15 October 2026US press release dated 2025-04-15 lists the B-series HW-B550F among the 2025 soundbars. The exact US retail month is not found. Last checked 15 October 2026.

System channel configuration
2.1
Dolby Atmos
No
Separate subwoofer included
Yes
HDMI eARC
No

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Ports

  • HDMI
  • Optical
  • USB-A
  • AC power

All specs

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Audio system

System channel configuration
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 package
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 bar
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 package
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 layout
ComponentDriver typeCountOrientation
SoundbarFront-firing speaker2Front (left, right)
SubwooferActive woofer1Not 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 included
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wireless Subwoofer Included Yes.
Included subwoofer connection
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 diameter
Not available
Rear speakers included
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 connection
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
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 subwoofers
Not available
Compatible optional rear speakers
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 power
Not available
Total peak audio output power
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 limit
Not available
Published frequency response upper limit
Not available

Audio formats

Dolby Atmos
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:X
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 formats
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 connection
Not available
Music file 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 rate
Not available
Max music file sample rate
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 depth
Not available
Max music file bit depth
Not available

Connectivity

Ports on the bar
ConnectorCountRole
HDMI1HDMI (ARC) output to the TV
Optical1Digital audio input
USB-A1USB storage music playback, 5 V 0.5 A
AC power1Soundbar 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 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
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 product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: HDMI CEC Yes.
HDMI video passthrough
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 modes
Not available
HDR passthrough formats
Not available
VRR passthrough
Not available
ALLM passthrough
Not available
HDCP version
Not available
Bluetooth audio input
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth Yes.
Bluetooth version
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 codecs
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 product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi No.
Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Built-in Ethernet speed
Not available

Streaming and control

Streaming protocols
Not available
Voice assistants
Not available
Built-in microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Companion apps
Not available
Companion app platforms
Not available
Multiroom audio
Not available
Remote 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

Sound modes
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 calibration
Not available
Room calibration system
Not available
Dialogue enhancement
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 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 controls
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 integration
Not available

Power

Published operating power
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 power
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 power
Not available
Power supply
Not available
Detachable rear battery life
Not available
Detachable rear charge time
Not available

Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Frequency response deviation (measured)
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Operating power (measured)
Not available
Standby power (measured)
Not available
Soundbar weight (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Soundbar dimensions
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 weight
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 weight
ComponentWidth (mm)Height (mm)Depth (mm)Weight (g)
Subwoofer1843432954,900
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
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 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
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

In the box
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 included
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
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
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

Series
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 numbers
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
Not available
Announced
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
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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)
Not available
Markets
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.
Colours
Titan Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b550f-black-hw-b550f-zcRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Colour Titan Black.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.

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