Samsung HW-J355 vs LG SP7R review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-J355 vs LG SP7R and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-J355 was rated 6.6, while the LG SP7R has a rating 5. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, input for the HW-J355 and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the SP7R.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-J355 has 2.1 and SP7R has 7.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 120 versus 580 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HW-J355 via wired and wireless, but SP7R has wireless connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-J355 for audio features and specs, but the LG SP7R received 8 out of 10. The HW-J355 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-J355. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SP7R. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-J355 at 6 out of 10, while the SP7R was rated 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the HW-J355 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 support is not implemented in either the HW-J355 or SP7R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-J355 was rated 4/10, while the SP7R received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-J355 over LG SP7R

Advantages LG SP7R over Samsung HW-J355