LG S80QR vs Denon DHT-S217 review
LG S80QR vs Denon DHT-S217 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, S80QR has a total rating of 8.4 out of 10 versus 4.8 for DHT-S217.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG S80QR has 5.1.3 versus 2.1 for the Denon DHT-S217. The output power is different and equal to 490 (overall) W for the S80QR versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S217. Only the Denon DHT-S217 has a built-in subwoofer. The S80QR has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the DHT-S217 - wired. The LG S80QR got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S217 4 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the S80QR.
Connectivity
Only the LG S80QR can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the S80QR received a rating of 10/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the DHT-S217. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S80QR. For multichannel surround LG S80QR got a rating of 10, and Denon DHT-S217 5 out of 10.
Advantages LG S80QR over Denon DHT-S217
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Denon DHT-S217 over LG S80QR
- Built-in subwoofer
- App control