KEF HTF7003 vs LG GX review

Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

KEF HTF7003 vs LG GX comparison chart

Overall
KEF HTF7003
5
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0
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6
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10

KEF HTF7003 vs LG GX review

KEF HTF7003
vs
LG GX

In this article, we will talk about KEF HTF7003 vs LG GX comparison. The KEF HTF7003 was rated 5, while the LG GX has a rating 6.5.

Audio features

Soundbars have different amplification type - passive versus active respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HTF7003 has 3.0 and GX has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 420 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 6 out of 10 received the KEF HTF7003 for audio features and specs, but the LG GX received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Bluetooth support integrated in the GX. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the GX. We rated the connectivity of the HTF7003 at 4 out of 10, while the GX was rated 8/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the GX provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the GX. The GX can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support.

Advantages LG GX over KEF HTF7003

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Bluetooth enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • App control
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

KEF HTF7003
LG GX

Model

HTF7003
GX

Brand

KEF
LG

Reviews

17
3

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

has not
power, volume down, volume up, function

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.0
3.1

Amplification type

passive
active

Output power, W

100
420 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wired
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

0/0
1/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

0/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

3/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

has not
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not
DTS HD, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

78.5 x 8.1 x 6.1/30.9 x 3.1 x 2.4
142 x 12.7 x 2.5/56.9 x 5.9 x 1.3

Weight, kg/pounds

2.1/4.6
4/9

Other

Release year

2005
2020
KEF HTF7003
LG GX
KEF HTF7003
LG GX

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 5
  • 6.5
  • 5KEF HTF7003
  • 6.5LG GX