Samsung HW-N850 vs LG LASC58R review

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The Samsung HW-N850 vs LG LASC58R comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-N850 was rated 8.6, while the LG LASC58R has a rating 6.2. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, input, volume down, volume up for the HW-N850 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-N850 has 5.1.2 and LASC58R has 4.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 372 (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-N850 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-N850. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-N850 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG LASC58R. As in the HW-N850, 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-N850 at 7 out of 10, while the LASC58R was rated 8/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-N850 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-N850. The HW-N850 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-N850 was rated 9/10, while the LASC58R received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-N850 over LG LASC58R