Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs Samsung HW-LST70T review

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It makes sense comparing Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs Samsung HW-LST70T because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, MusicCast BAR 400 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 6.4 for HW-LST70T. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, mute 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 Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 has 5.1 versus 3.0 for the Samsung HW-LST70T. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the MusicCast BAR 400 versus 210 (overall) W for the HW-LST70T. Only the Samsung HW-LST70T has a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-LST70T 6 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Samsung HW-LST70T. Only the MusicCast BAR 400 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the MusicCast BAR 400 received a rating of 8/10 versus 6/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the HW-LST70T. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is available to every soundbar.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 got a rating of 6, and Samsung HW-LST70T 5 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 over Samsung HW-LST70T

Advantages Samsung HW-LST70T over Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400