The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung HW-S40T vs LG S80QY that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HW-S40T has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 7.8 for S80QY.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-S40T has 2.0 versus 3.1.3 for the LG S80QY. The output power is different and equal to 100 W for the HW-S40T versus 350 (overall) W for the S80QY. Only the Samsung HW-S40T has a built-in subwoofer. The Samsung HW-S40T got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the LG S80QY 7 for its audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the S80QY.
Only the LG S80QY can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-S40T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the LG S80QY. Only the S80QY supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-S40T received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, respectively.
App control is available for the HW-S40T. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the S80QY has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S80QY. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-S40T got a rating of 5, and LG S80QY 10 out of 10.