Samsung HW-Q90R vs LG LASC58R review

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The Samsung HW-Q90R vs LG LASC58R comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-Q90R was rated 8.2, while the LG LASC58R has a rating 6.2. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, source for the HW-Q90R 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-Q90R has 7.1.4 and LASC58R has 4.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 512 (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. Rate 9 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q90R for audio features and specs, but the LG LASC58R received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q90R can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q90R. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q90R versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG LASC58R. As in the HW-Q90R, 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-Q90R 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-Q90R may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q90R. The HW-Q90R can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q90R was rated 10/10, while the LASC58R received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q90R over LG LASC58R