Samsung HW-S40T vs LG SN4Y review

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Samsung HW-S40T vs LG SN4Y review

Samsung HW-S40T
vs
LG SN4Y

In this article, we will talk about Samsung HW-S40T vs LG SN4Y comparison. The Samsung HW-S40T was rated 5, while the LG SN4Y has a rating 5.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-S40T and power, volume down, volume up, function for the SN4Y.

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 SN4Y has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 versus 400 (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

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. 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 SN4Y. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SN4Y. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-S40T at 6 out of 10, while the SN4Y 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 support is not implemented in either the HW-S40T or SN4Y. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-S40T was rated 5/10, while the SN4Y received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over LG SN4Y

  • Built-in subwoofer

Advantages LG SN4Y over Samsung HW-S40T

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
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