Samsung HW-K850 vs LG LASC58R review

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Samsung HW-K850 vs LG LASC58R comparison chart

Samsung HW-K850 vs LG LASC58R review

Samsung HW-K850
vs
LG LASC58R

The Samsung HW-K850 vs LG LASC58R comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-K850 was rated 6, while the LG LASC58R has a rating 6.2. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, source for the HW-K850 and power, volume down, volume up, function for the LASC58R.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-K850 has 3.1.2 and LASC58R has 4.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 350 (overall) versus 420 (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 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-K850 for audio features and specs, but the LG LASC58R received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-K850 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-K850. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-K850 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG LASC58R. As in the HW-K850, so in the LASC58R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-K850 at 7 out of 10, while the LASC58R was rated 8/10. The manufacturer of the LASC58R provides a device control application. The LG LASC58R equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-K850. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-K850 was rated 4/10, while the LASC58R received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-K850 over LG LASC58R

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos

Advantages LG LASC58R over Samsung HW-K850

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • App control
  • Microphone
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Common

Product

Samsung HW-K850
LG LASC58R

Model

HW-K850
LASC58R

Brand

Samsung
LG

Reviews

82
72

General

Placement type

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

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, source
power, volume down, volume up, function

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.1.2
4.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

350 (overall)
420 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
2

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Napster, iHeart
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

2/1
1/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

1/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not
DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

120.9 x 8.1 x 12.9 /47.6 x 3.2 x 5.1
93.9 x 5 x 7.6/37.7 x 2.1 x 3.3

Weight, kg/pounds

6.6/14.7
2.2/5.2

Other

Release year

2016
2019
Samsung HW-K850
LG LASC58R
Samsung HW-K850
LG LASC58R

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6
  • 6.2
  • 6Samsung HW-K850
  • 6.2LG LASC58R