LG GX vs Samsung S60B review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – LG GX vs Samsung S60B. The LG GX was rated 6.5, while the Samsung S60B has a rating 8.4.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that GX has 3.1 and S60B has 5.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 420 (overall) versus 200 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the LG GX for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S60B received 6 out of 10.
Streaming services
The S60B can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S60B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the GX, so in the S60B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the GX at 8 out of 10, while the S60B was rated 7/10.
Features
Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Samsung S60B equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 10/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.
Advantages LG GX over Samsung S60B
- Separate subwoofer in package
Advantages Samsung S60B over LG GX
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Microphone
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.5LG GX
- 8.4Samsung S60B
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