Samsung HW-LST70T vs LG SP7R review

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Samsung HW-LST70T vs LG SP7R review

Samsung HW-LST70T
vs
LG SP7R

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-LST70T vs LG SP7R and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-LST70T was rated 6.4, while the LG SP7R has a rating 5. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-LST70T and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the SP7R.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-LST70T has 3.0 and SP7R has 7.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 210 (overall) versus 580 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Samsung HW-LST70T. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-LST70T for audio features and specs, but the LG SP7R received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-LST70T can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-LST70T. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-LST70T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG SP7R. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SP7R. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-LST70T at 6 out of 10, while the SP7R was rated 7/10. The manufacturer of the HW-LST70T provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-LST70T equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-LST70T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-LST70T or SP7R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-LST70T was rated 5/10, while the SP7R received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over LG SP7R

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

Advantages LG SP7R over Samsung HW-LST70T

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
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