It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-T450 vs Samsung HW-LST70T because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-T450 has a total rating of 4.5 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-T450 has 2.1 versus 3.0 for the Samsung HW-LST70T. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the HW-T450 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. Both models received our 6 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HW-LST70T.
Only the Samsung HW-LST70T can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) does not support any one of these models. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-T450 received a rating of 5/10 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.
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-T450 got a rating of 4, and Samsung HW-LST70T 5 out of 10.