Samsung HW-Q950T vs Samsung HW-LST70T review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-Q950T vs Samsung HW-LST70T because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-Q950T has a total rating of 8.4 out of 10 versus 6.4 for HW-LST70T. The competitors' control buttons are different: multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone and volume down, volume up, power, source, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-Q950T has 9.1.4 versus 3.0 for the Samsung HW-LST70T. The output power is different and equal to 546 (overall) W for the HW-Q950T versus 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T. Only the Samsung HW-LST70T has a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-Q950T got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-LST70T 6 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-Q950T has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Samsung HW-LST70T. Only the HW-Q950T supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-Q950T received a rating of 8/10 versus 6/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is available to every soundbar.

Multichannel surround

Only the HW-Q950T has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-Q950T. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-Q950T got a rating of 9, and Samsung HW-LST70T 5 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q950T over Samsung HW-LST70T

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over Samsung HW-Q950T