Samsung HW-N650 vs LG LASC58R review

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The Samsung HW-N650 vs LG LASC58R comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-N650 was rated 7.6, while the LG LASC58R has a rating 6.2. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, input, power for the HW-N650 and power, volume down, volume up, function for the LASC58R.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-N650 has 5.1 and LASC58R has 4.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 360 (overall) versus 420 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking. The HW-N650 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-N650 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG LASC58R. As in the HW-N650, so in the LASC58R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-N650 at 7 out of 10, while the LASC58R was rated 8/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-N650 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-N650 or LASC58R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The same score of 6/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Samsung HW-N650 over LG LASC58R