Samsung HW-S40T vs LG SLM4R review
Samsung HW-S40T vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-S40T has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SLM4R. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, volume down, volume up, function, respectively.
Audio features
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 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 100 W for the HW-S40T versus 420 (overall) W for the SLM4R. 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 SLM4R 7 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) does not support any one of these models. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 6/10.
Features
App control is available in every soundbar. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 5 points out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over LG SLM4R
- Built-in subwoofer
Advantages LG SLM4R over Samsung HW-S40T
- Separate subwoofer in package