LG SN9YG vs Samsung HW-LST70T review

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It makes sense comparing LG SN9YG vs Samsung HW-LST70T because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SN9YG has a total rating of 7 out of 10 versus 6.4 for HW-LST70T. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone 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 LG SN9YG has 5.1.2 versus 3.0 for the Samsung HW-LST70T. The output power is different and equal to 520 (overall) W for the SN9YG 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 LG SN9YG got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-LST70T 6 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HW-LST70T.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG SN9YG has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Samsung HW-LST70T. Only the SN9YG supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SN9YG received a rating of 8/10 versus 6/10, respectively.

Features

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 SN9YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN9YG. For multichannel surround LG SN9YG got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-LST70T 5 out of 10.

Advantages LG SN9YG over Samsung HW-LST70T

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over LG SN9YG