Samsung HW-LST70T vs Sony HT-A3000 review

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The Samsung HW-LST70T vs Sony HT-A3000 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HW-LST70T has a total rating of 6.4 out of 10 versus 7.6 for HT-A3000.

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 3.1 for the Sony HT-A3000. The output power is different and equal to 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T versus 250 (overall) W for the HT-A3000. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. The Samsung HW-LST70T got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Sony HT-A3000 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to 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 0/1 of the Sony HT-A3000. Only the HT-A3000 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-LST70T received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-LST70T. 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 HT-A3000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A3000. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-LST70T got a rating of 5, and Sony HT-A3000 10 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over Sony HT-A3000

Advantages Sony HT-A3000 over Samsung HW-LST70T