Samsung HW-LST70T vs LG SP2 review

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Samsung HW-LST70T vs LG SP2 review

Samsung HW-LST70T
vs
LG SP2

An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Samsung HW-LST70T vs LG SP2 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-LST70T has a total rating of 6.4 out of 10 versus 4.2 for SP2.

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 LG SP2. The output power is different and equal to 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T versus 100 (overall) W for the SP2. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. The Samsung HW-LST70T got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the LG SP2 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 LG SP2. Only the SP2 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-LST70T received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, 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, each of the opponents received 5 points out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over LG SP2

  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support

Advantages LG SP2 over Samsung HW-LST70T

  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
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Common

Product

Samsung HW-LST70T
LG SP2

Model

HW-LST70T
SP2

Brand

Samsung
LG

Reviews

3
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

volume down, volume up, power, source
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.0
2.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

210 (overall)
100 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/0
1/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

122 x 12.7 x 5/48 x 5.5 x 2.1
75.9x6.3x8.8/29.9x2.5x3.5

Weight, kg/pounds

6.3/14.8
2.1/4.7

Other

Release year

2020
2022
Samsung HW-LST70T
LG SP2
Samsung HW-LST70T
LG SP2

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

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  • worse
  • 6.4
  • 4.2
  • 6.4Samsung HW-LST70T
  • 4.2LG SP2