LG GX vs Denon DHT-S217 review
LG GX vs Denon DHT-S217 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, GX has a total rating of 6.5 out of 10 versus 4.8 for DHT-S217. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG GX has 3.1 versus 2.1 for the Denon DHT-S217. The output power is different and equal to 420 (overall) W for the GX versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S217. Only the Denon DHT-S217 has a built-in subwoofer. The GX has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the DHT-S217 - wired. The LG GX got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S217 4 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the GX received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available in every soundbar. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the GX. For multichannel surround LG GX got a rating of 10, and Denon DHT-S217 5 out of 10.
Advantages LG GX over Denon DHT-S217
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Denon DHT-S217 over LG GX
- Built-in subwoofer