The LG SN10YG vs Samsung HW-S40T comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, SN10YG has a total rating of 7.2 out of 10 versus 5 for HW-S40T. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone and volume down, volume up, power, source, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SN10YG has 5.1.2 versus 2.0 for the Samsung HW-S40T. The output power is different and equal to 570 (overall) W for the SN10YG versus 100 W for the HW-S40T. Only the Samsung HW-S40T has a built-in subwoofer. The LG SN10YG got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-S40T 6 for its audio features and specs.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Only the LG SN10YG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG SN10YG has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Samsung HW-S40T. Only the SN10YG supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SN10YG received a rating of 9/10 versus 6/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN10YG. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the SN10YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN10YG. For multichannel surround LG SN10YG got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-S40T 5 out of 10.