Samsung HW-Q800T vs LG SNC4R review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung HW-Q800T vs LG SNC4R. The Samsung HW-Q800T was rated 8.2, while the LG SNC4R has a rating 5.2. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone for the HW-Q800T and power, volume down, volume up, function for the SNC4R.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q800T has 3.1.2 and SNC4R has 4.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 330 (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.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q800T can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q800T. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HW-Q800T. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q800T at 9 out of 10, while the SNC4R was rated 6/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Samsung HW-Q800T equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q800T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q800T. The HW-Q800T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q800T was rated 10/10, while the SNC4R received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q800T over LG SNC4R