Samsung HW-T450 vs LG S80QY review

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Samsung HW-T450 vs LG S80QY review

Samsung HW-T450
vs
LG S80QY

The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Samsung HW-T450 vs LG S80QY that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HW-T450 has a total rating of 4.5 out of 10 versus 7.8 for S80QY.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-T450 has 2.1 versus 3.1.3 for the LG S80QY. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the HW-T450 versus 350 (overall) W for the S80QY. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-T450 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the LG S80QY 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the S80QY.

Connectivity

Only the LG S80QY can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the S80QY supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-T450 received a rating of 5/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the S80QY has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S80QY. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-T450 got a rating of 4, and LG S80QY 10 out of 10.

Advantages LG S80QY over Samsung HW-T450

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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