It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-Q70T vs Samsung HW-LST70T because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-Q70T has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 6.4 for HW-LST70T. The set of control buttons for competitors is the same and is: volume down, volume up, power, source.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-Q70T has 3.1.2 versus 3.0 for the Samsung HW-LST70T. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the HW-Q70T versus 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T. Only the Samsung HW-LST70T has a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q70T got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-LST70T 6 for its audio features and specs.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs. Only the HW-Q70T supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-Q70T received a rating of 9/10 versus 6/10, respectively.
Both models support voice control using Amazon Alexa. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is available to every soundbar.
Only the HW-Q70T has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-Q70T. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q70T got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-LST70T 5 out of 10.