Samsung HW-LST70T vs Samsung HW-A550 review

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The Samsung HW-LST70T vs Samsung HW-A550 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 4.6 for HW-A550. 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 Samsung HW-A550. The output power is different and equal to 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T versus 410 (overall) W for the HW-A550. Only the Samsung HW-LST70T has a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-LST70T got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A550 5 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 Samsung HW-A550. Only the HW-A550 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HW-LST70T received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, 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

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-LST70T got a rating of 5, and Samsung HW-A550 6 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over Samsung HW-A550

Advantages Samsung HW-A550 over Samsung HW-LST70T