Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung HW-LST70T review

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It makes sense comparing Sony HT-X8500 vs Samsung HW-LST70T because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HT-X8500 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 6.4 for HW-LST70T. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth and volume down, volume up, power, source, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-X8500 has 2.1 versus 3.0 for the Samsung HW-LST70T. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their 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 Sony HT-X8500 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Samsung HW-LST70T. Only the HT-X8500 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-X8500 received a rating of 8/10 versus 6/10, 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-X8500 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-X8500. For multichannel surround Sony HT-X8500 got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-LST70T 5 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-X8500 over Samsung HW-LST70T

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over Sony HT-X8500