Samsung HW-Q70T vs LG SPD7Y review

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Samsung HW-Q70T vs LG SPD7Y comparison chart

Samsung HW-Q70T vs LG SPD7Y review

Samsung HW-Q70T
vs
LG SPD7Y

The Samsung HW-Q70T vs LG SPD7Y comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HW-Q70T has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 5.6 for SPD7Y.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 3.1.2. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the HW-Q70T versus 380 (overall) W for the SPD7Y. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the HW-Q70T.

Connectivity

Only the Samsung HW-Q70T can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-Q70T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the LG SPD7Y. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-Q70T received a rating of 9/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the HW-Q70T. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-Q70T. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-Q70T.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q70T over LG SPD7Y

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

Product

Samsung HW-Q70T
LG SPD7Y

Model

HW-Q70T
SPD7Y

Brand

Samsung
LG

Reviews

664
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

3.1.2
3.1.2

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

330 (overall)
380 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
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 TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS HD
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

96.5 x 5 x 10.1/38.6 x 2.4 x 4.5
98.8x22.6x44.1/38.9x8.9x17.4

Weight, kg/pounds

3.1/7.7
3.8/8.4

Other

Release year

2020
2022
Samsung HW-Q70T
LG SPD7Y
Samsung HW-Q70T
LG SPD7Y

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.2
  • 5.6
  • 8.2Samsung HW-Q70T
  • 5.6LG SPD7Y