Samsung HW-LST70T vs Denon DHT-S217 review

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Rating 5 5

Samsung HW-LST70T vs Denon DHT-S217 comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-LST70T
6.4
Denon DHT-S217
4.8
10
8

Samsung HW-LST70T vs Denon DHT-S217 review

Samsung HW-LST70T
vs
Denon DHT-S217

Samsung HW-LST70T vs Denon DHT-S217 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-LST70T has a total rating of 6.4 out of 10 versus 4.8 for DHT-S217. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-LST70T has 3.0 versus 2.1 for the Denon DHT-S217. The output power is different and equal to 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S217. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. The HW-LST70T has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the DHT-S217 - wired. The Samsung HW-LST70T got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S217 4 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HW-LST70T.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung HW-LST70T can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-LST70T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Denon DHT-S217. Only the DHT-S217 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HW-LST70T received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-LST70T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-LST70T.

Multichannel surround

Only the DHT-S217 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 5 points out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over Denon DHT-S217

  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support

Advantages Denon DHT-S217 over Samsung HW-LST70T

  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
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Samsung HW-LST70T
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HW-LST70T
DHT-S217

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