Samsung HW-S40T vs LG SN8YG review

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The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung HW-S40T vs LG SN8YG that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HW-S40T has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 6.8 for SN8YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source and power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone, 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 3.1.2 for the LG SN8YG. The output power is different and equal to 100 W for the HW-S40T versus 440 (overall) W for the SN8YG. 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 SN8YG 7 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 SN8YG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Samsung HW-S40T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the LG SN8YG. Only the SN8YG supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-S40T received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN8YG. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the SN8YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN8YG. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-S40T got a rating of 5, and LG SN8YG 10 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over LG SN8YG

Advantages LG SN8YG over Samsung HW-S40T