KEF HTF7003 vs LG S80QR review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – KEF HTF7003 vs LG S80QR. The KEF HTF7003 was rated 5, while the LG S80QR has a rating 8.4.
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 S80QR has 5.1.3. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 490 (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 S80QR received 8 out of 10.
Streaming services
The S80QR can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S80QR. Bluetooth support integrated in the S80QR. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the S80QR. We rated the connectivity of the HTF7003 at 4 out of 10, while the S80QR was rated 10/10.
Features
None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. 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 S80QR. The S80QR can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support.
Advantages LG S80QR over KEF HTF7003
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
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)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 5KEF HTF7003
- 8.4LG S80QR
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