Samsung HW-Q950T vs LG SC9S review

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Samsung HW-Q950T vs LG SC9S comparison chart

Samsung HW-Q950T vs LG SC9S review

Samsung HW-Q950T
vs
LG SC9S

The Samsung HW-Q950T vs LG SC9S comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-Q950T was rated 8.4, while the LG SC9S has a rating 6.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q950T has 9.1.4 and SC9S has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 546 (overall) versus 310 (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-Q950T for audio features and specs, but the LG SC9S received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q950T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG SC9S. As in the HW-Q950T, so in the SC9S there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-Q950T at 8 out of 10, while the SC9S was rated 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Samsung HW-Q950T equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q950T may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q950T was rated 9/10, while the SC9S received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q950T over LG SC9S

  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support
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Common

Product

Samsung HW-Q950T
LG SC9S

Model

HW-Q950T
SC9S

Brand

Samsung
LG

Reviews

1952
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

multi function, volume down, volume up, microphone
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

9.1.4
2.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

546 (overall)
310 (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
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

2/1
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, Google Assistant

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)

has not
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

122 x 5 x 12.7/48 x 2.7 x 5.4
97.5x6.3x12.4/38.4x2.5x4.9

Weight, kg/pounds

6.8/15.7
4.1/9.1

Other

Release year

2020
2022
Samsung HW-Q950T
LG SC9S
Samsung HW-Q950T
LG SC9S

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.4
  • 6.4
  • 8.4Samsung HW-Q950T
  • 6.4LG SC9S