Samsung HW-T450 vs LG S80QR review

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l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Samsung HW-T450 vs LG S80QR. The Samsung HW-T450 was rated 4.5, while the LG S80QR has a rating 8.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-T450 has 2.1 and S80QR has 5.1.3. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 200 (overall) versus 490 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-T450 for audio features and specs, but the LG S80QR received 8 out of 10.

Streaming services

The S80QR can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S80QR. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the S80QR. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-T450 at 5 out of 10, while the S80QR was rated 10/10.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. 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 is onboard the S80QR. The S80QR can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-T450 was rated 4/10, while the S80QR received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG S80QR over Samsung HW-T450