Best For
The Samsung HG55AE690DK and Samsung HG55AF690DJ are both 55-inch Full HD hospitality TVs designed for hotels, guest rooms, and commercial installations. They share several core specifications, including a 60Hz panel, Tizen operating system, Quad-Core processor, and 20W speaker system. The main differences come down to picture enhancement technologies, smart features, accessibility options, and connectivity. While the HG55AE690DK offers a broader audio feature set with DTS support and voice control, the HG55AF690DJ introduces Micro Dimming, a higher Picture Quality Index, Bluetooth audio, and additional smart casting features that improve the overall viewing experience.
Verdict
For most buyers, the Samsung HG55AF690DJ is the better choice. Its Micro Dimming technology, 400 PQI rating, Bluetooth audio support, App Casting, and enhanced accessibility features provide a more modern and refined experience. The HG55AE690DK remains a solid option for hospitality environments that can benefit from DTS audio support, voice control, and additional legacy connectivity. However, for overall picture quality and smarter features, the HG55AF690DJ takes the lead.
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| Model No |
HG55AE690DK |
HG55AF690DJ |
| TV Type |
LED TV |
LED TV |
| Screen Size |
55 Inch (139 cm) |
55 Inch (139 cm) |
| Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: AVI, MKV, ASF, MP4, 3GP, MOV, FLV, VRO, VOB, PS, TS |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPG, JPEG |
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| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: AVI, MKV, ASF, MP4, 3GP, MOV, FLV, VRO, VOB, PS, TS |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPG, JPEG |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: FHD LED |
| Film Mode |
: Yes |
| Wide Color Enhancer ( Plus ) |
: Yes |
| Picture Engine |
: HyperReal |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio |
: Mega Contrast |
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| Backlight |
: FHD LED |
| Film Mode |
: Yes |
| Natural Mode Support |
: Yes |
| Wide Color Enhancer ( Plus ) |
: Yes |
| Micro Dimming |
: M/D Pro |
| Picture Quality Index |
: 400.0 PQI |
| Picture Engine |
: HyperReal |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio |
: Mega Contrast |
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| Audio |
| Sound Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W ( L : 10 W, R : 10 W ) |
| DTS Codec |
: Yes |
| Virtual Surround |
: Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus |
: Yes |
| TV SoundConnect |
: Yes |
| BT Headset Support |
: Yes |
| Wallmount Sound Mode |
: Yes |
| Speaker Type |
: 2 CH ( Down Firing w/Bass Reflex ) |
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| Sound Output ( RMS ) |
: 20 W ( L : 10 W, R : 10 W ) |
| Dolby Digital Plus |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth Audio |
: Yes |
| Speaker Type |
: 2 CH ( Down Firing w/Bass Reflex ) |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI |
: 3 ( 2 Side, 1 Rear ) |
| USB 2.0 |
: 2 Side |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Side |
| Variable Audio Out |
: Side |
| RJP ( Remote Jackpack ) |
: Side |
| Digital Audio Out ( Optical ) |
: Side |
| Variable Audio Out Volume Control |
: Side |
| RF In ( Terrestrial / Cable input / Satellite Input ) |
: Side |
| RJ12 |
: Rear |
| Headphone |
: Rear |
| PC In ( D-Sub ) |
: Rear |
| Headphone ID |
: Rear |
| PC/DVI Audio In ( Mini Jack ) |
: Rear |
| Ethernet Bridge ( LAN-Out ) |
: Rear |
| Component In ( Y / Pb / Pr ) |
: Rear |
| BT HID Built-In |
: Yes |
| HDMI Quick Switch |
: Yes |
| Wireless LAN Built-In |
: Yes |
| Anynet + ( HDMI-CEC ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI A / Return Ch. Support |
: Yes |
| Composite In ( AV ) |
: 1 ( Common Use For Component Y ) |
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| HDMI |
: 3 ( 2 Side, 1 Rear ) |
| USB 2.0 |
: 2 Side |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: Side |
| Variable Audio Out |
: Side |
| RJP ( Remote Jackpack ) |
: Side |
| Digital Audio Out ( Optical ) |
: Side |
| Variable Audio Out Volume Control |
: Side |
| RF In ( Terrestrial / Cable input / Satellite Input ) |
: Side |
| RJ12 |
: Rear |
| Headphone |
: Rear |
| Headphone ID |
: Rear |
| Component In ( Y / Pb / Pr ) |
: Rear |
| Ethernet Bridge ( LAN-Out ) |
: Rear |
| BT HID Built-In |
: Yes |
| HDMI Quick Switch |
: Yes |
| Wireless LAN Built-In |
: Yes |
| Anynet + ( HDMI-CEC ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI A / Return Ch. Support |
: Yes |
| Composite In ( AV ) |
: 1 ( Common Use For Component Y ) |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: Tizen |
| CPU |
: Quad-Core |
| Soft AP |
: Yes |
| My Channel |
: Yes |
| USB Cloning |
: Yes |
| Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Security Mode |
: Yes |
| Software Clock |
: Yes |
| Power On Mode |
: Yes |
| Auto Source Mode |
: Yes |
| Hotel Channel List |
: Yes |
| Welcome Message |
: Yes |
| Clock Back Up Supply |
: Yes |
| Samsung Smart View |
: Yes |
| RJ12 / IR pass through |
: Yes |
| Smoovie Compatibility |
: Yes |
| Channel Menu Display |
: Yes |
| Wake On LAN ( WOL ) |
: Yes |
| Samsung LYNK™ DRM |
: Yes |
| Screwed Battery Cover |
: Yes |
| Hospitality Home Menu |
: Yes |
| Wake-up Timer ( Alarm ) |
: Yes |
| Sound Bar Compatibility |
: Yes |
| H. Browser Compatibility |
: Yes |
| S/W EPG ( Solution EPG ) |
: Yes |
| On / Off Timer ( Schedule ) |
: Yes |
| External Clock Compatibility |
: Yes |
| Multi Code Remote Control |
: Yes |
| External Clock Dimming Control |
: Yes |
| Mobile To TV - Mirroring, DLNA |
: Yes |
| Energy Saving Mode ( BLU control ) |
: Yes |
| Music Mode BackLight On/off |
: Yes |
| Samsung LYNK™ HMS Compatibility |
: Yes |
| Samsung LYNK™REACH Server Compatibility |
: Yes |
| TTX Clock Update ( Analogue ) |
: Yes |
| Hospitality Plug & Play ( Easy Set-Up ) |
: Yes |
| Logo Display With Time Out Setting ( BMP / Movie ) |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth Music Player ( Mobile → TV ) |
: Yes |
| Music Mode ( Input : PC / AV / Component / HDMI ) |
: Yes |
| Samsung LYNK™REACH ( IP ) |
: REACH 4.0 |
| Samsung LYNK™REACH ( RF ) |
: REACH 4.0 |
| Mixed Channel List |
: ( ATSC, DVB-T/T2/C/S2, Analog ) |
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| Operating System |
: Tizen |
| CPU |
: Quad-Core |
| Soft AP |
: Yes |
| Smart TV |
: Yes |
| App Casting |
: Yes |
| My Channel |
: Yes |
| USB Cloning |
: Yes |
| Security Mode |
: Yes |
| Power On Mode |
: Yes |
| Auto Source Mode |
: Yes |
| Hotel Channel List |
: Yes |
| Welcome Message |
: Yes |
| Clock Back Up Supply |
: Yes |
| Samsung Smart View |
: Yes |
| RJ12 / IR pass through |
: Yes |
| Smoovie Compatibility |
: Yes |
| Channel Menu Display |
: Yes |
| Screwed Battery Cover |
: Yes |
| Hospitality Home Menu |
: Yes |
| Wake-up Timer ( Alarm ) |
: Yes |
| Sound Bar Compatibility |
: Yes |
| H. Browser Compatibility |
: Yes |
| Samsung LYNK™ DRM IP |
: Yes |
| Samsung LYNK™ DRM RF |
: Yes |
| On / Off Timer ( Schedule ) |
: Yes |
| Multi Code Remote Control |
: Yes |
| Mobile To TV - Mirroring, DLNA |
: Yes |
| Energy Saving Mode ( BLU control ) |
: Yes |
| Music Mode BackLight On/off |
: Yes |
| Hospitality Plug & Play ( Easy Set-Up ) |
: Yes |
| Logo Display With Time Out Setting ( BMP / Movie ) |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth Music Player ( Mobile → TV ) |
: Yes |
| Music Mode ( Input : PC / AV / Component / HDMI ) |
: Yes |
| Samsung LYNK™REACH ( IP ) |
: REACH 4.0 |
| Samsung LYNK™REACH (RF) |
: REACH 4.0 |
| Mixed Channel List |
: ( ATSC, DVB-T/T2/C/S2, Analog ) |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Silm Edge Mold |
| Front Color |
: Dark Titan |
| Stand Type |
: Square |
| EPG |
: Yes |
| Eco Sensor |
: Yes |
| Game Mode |
: Yes |
| Sports Mode |
: Yes |
| Analog Tuner |
: Yes |
| Teletext ( TTX ) |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| Picture-In-Picture |
: Yes |
| USB HID Support |
: Yes |
| Digital Clean View |
: Yes |
| Caption ( Subtitle ) |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| ConnectShare™ ( HDD ) |
: Yes |
| Energy Efficiency Class A++ |
: Yes |
| ConnectShare™ ( USB 2.0 ) |
: Yes |
| Digital Broadcasting |
: DVB-T2/C |
| Swivel ( Left / Right ) |
: Yes ( 90 / 90 ) |
| OSD Language |
: Local Languages |
| Accessibility |
: Enlarge, High contrast |
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| Design |
: M5500 |
| Slim Type |
: Step-Up Slim |
| Front Color |
: Dark Titan |
| Stand Type |
: Square |
| Bezel Type |
: VNB |
| EPG |
: Yes |
| Eco Sensor |
: Yes |
| Game Mode |
: Yes |
| Analog Tuner |
: Yes |
| Auto Power Off |
: Yes |
| USB HID Support |
: Yes |
| Caption ( Subtitle ) |
: Yes |
| Digital Clean View |
: Yes |
| Auto Channel Search |
: Yes |
| ConnectShare™ ( HDD ) |
: Yes |
| Energy Efficiency Class 1.0 |
: Yes |
| ConnectShare™ ( USB 2.0 ) |
: Yes |
| Digital Broadcasting |
: DTMB |
| Swivel ( Left / Right ) |
: Yes ( 90 / 90 ) |
| OSD Language |
: Local Languages |
| Accessibility |
: Voice Guide ( AU English ), Enlarge, High Contrast, Multi-Output Audio |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC110-120V 50/60Hz |
| Max Power Consumption Max |
: 115 W |
| Power Consumption Typical |
: 60 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 16.0 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 18.9 Kg |
| Weight Of Package Carton |
: 24.1 Kg |
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| Power Supply |
: AC220-240V 50/60Hz |
| Max Power Consumption |
: 108.0 W |
| Power Consumption Typical |
: 65.0 W |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: 0.5 W |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 16.2 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 19.2 Kg |
| Weight Of Package Carton |
: 24.7 Kg |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Controller Model |
: TM1240A |
| Batteries |
: Yes |
| Data Cable |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Yes |
| Stand Mount Kit |
: Yes |
| Quick Install Guide |
: Yes |
| VESA Wall Mount Support |
: Yes |
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| Remote Control |
: TM1240A |
| Batteries |
: Yes |
| Power Cable |
: Yes |
| Stand Mount Kit |
: Yes |
| Quick Install Guide |
: Yes |
| VESA Wall Mount Support |
: Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
Both TVs include Game Mode and a 60Hz panel, so gaming performance is similar. The HG55AF690DJ has a slight advantage due to its improved picture processing.
Does Product 1 support Dolby Atmos?
No, the Samsung HG55AE690DK supports Dolby Digital Plus but does not list Dolby Atmos support.
Which TV offers better picture quality?
The Samsung HG55AF690DJ offers better picture enhancements with Micro Dimming Pro and a 400 PQI rating, resulting in improved contrast and image clarity.
Which model has better audio features?
The Samsung HG55AE690DK provides DTS Codec support, Virtual Surround, and additional audio enhancements, making it stronger for audio format compatibility.
Do both TVs support wireless connectivity?
Yes, both models include built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth HID support, Samsung Smart View, and screen mirroring features.
Which TV is the better overall purchase?
The Samsung HG55AF690DJ is the better overall choice thanks to its stronger picture processing, smart features, Bluetooth audio support, and modern hospitality-focused functionality.
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