Samsung HW-K850 vs LG SN4Y review

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In this article, we will talk about Samsung HW-K850 vs LG SN4Y comparison. The Samsung HW-K850 was rated 6, while the LG SN4Y has a rating 5.4. 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 SN4Y.

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 SN4Y has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 350 (overall) versus 400 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

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 SN4Y. As in the HW-K850, so in the SN4Y there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the SN4Y 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 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 SN4Y received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-K850 over LG SN4Y

Advantages LG SN4Y over Samsung HW-K850