LG SN10YG vs Samsung HW-S40T review

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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.

Audio features

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.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

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.

Multichannel surround

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.

Advantages LG SN10YG over Samsung HW-S40T

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over LG SN10YG