Samsung HW-Q900T vs LG SP7R review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Samsung HW-Q900T vs LG SP7R and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Samsung HW-Q900T was rated 8.2, 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-Q900T 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-Q900T has 7.1.2 and SP7R has 7.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 406 (overall) versus 580 (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 8 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q900T can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q900T. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q900T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG SP7R. As in the HW-Q900T, so in the SP7R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q900T at 8 out of 10, while the SP7R was rated 7/10. The manufacturer of the HW-Q900T provides a device control application. The Samsung HW-Q900T equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q900T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q900T. The HW-Q900T can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q900T was rated 9/10, while the SP7R received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q900T over LG SP7R