Samsung HW-LST70T vs Samsung Q800B review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-LST70T vs Samsung Q800B because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-LST70T has a total rating of 6.4 out of 10 versus 9.2 for Q800B.

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 5.1.2 for the Samsung Q800B. The output power is different and equal to 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T versus 360 (overall) W for the Q800B. 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 Q800B 8 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 1/1 of the Samsung Q800B. Only the Q800B supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-LST70T received a rating of 6/10 versus 9/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-LST70T.

Multichannel surround

Only the Q800B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q800B. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-LST70T got a rating of 5, and Samsung Q800B 10 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over Samsung Q800B

Advantages Samsung Q800B over Samsung HW-LST70T