Samsung HW-S40T vs LG SC9S review

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The Samsung HW-S40T vs LG SC9S comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Samsung HW-S40T was rated 5, 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-S40T has 2.0 and SC9S has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 310 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Samsung HW-S40T. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

The SC9S can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SC9S. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-S40T versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG SC9S. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SC9S. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-S40T at 6 out of 10, while the SC9S was rated 7/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SC9S. The SC9S can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 5/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over LG SC9S

Advantages LG SC9S over Samsung HW-S40T