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Samsung VL551 reviews
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Manufacturer codeVL551
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About the Samsung VL551
Samsung VL551 is listed in the home audio systems category. The recorded specifications include type: Home audio mini system; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code VL551. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
For Samsung VL551, the recorded details include type: Home audio mini system; wi-fi: Yes; optical disc player: No. Use these facts to narrow a shortlist, then compare the reviewers’ findings on the features that matter for your use.
- Type
- Home audio mini system
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Optical disc player
- No
- Supported radio bands
- Not supported
- USB port
- Yes
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By Tucker Bowe. Read the publisher’s assessment of this model.
Reviewed model: Samsung VL5. VL550 and VL551 are the black and white finishes of this model.
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Reviewed model: Samsung VL5. VL550 and VL551 are the black and white finishes of this model.
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Samsung VL551 specifications
Manufacturer code: VL551 · Icecat product 65511786 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Type | Home audio mini system |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Optical disc player | No |
| Supported radio bands | Not supported |
| USB port | Yes |
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Audio & listening4 details
| Speaker type | Full range |
|---|---|
| Built-in speakers | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Audio formats supported | AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV |
Connections & wireless2 details
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
|---|---|
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
Power & battery2 details
| Power source | AC |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 3 W |
Design & dimensions6 details
| Product colour | White |
|---|---|
| Width | 522 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm |
| Height | 211.5 mm |
| Weight | 4.6 kg |
| Coloration | Monochromatic |
Further product details4 details
| Cassette deck | No |
|---|---|
| On/off switch | Yes |
| MP3 playback | Yes |
| Remotely operated | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories4 details
| Package width | 620 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 353 mm |
| Package height | 128 mm |
| Package weight | 6.6 kg |
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What is the listed type for Samsung VL551?
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What is the listed wi-fi for Samsung VL551?
The source specification records wi-fi as Yes. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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