LG S80QY vs Sony HT-S40R review

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In this article, we will talk about LG S80QY vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The LG S80QY was rated 7.8, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that S80QY has 3.1.3 and HT-S40R has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 350 (overall) versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the S80QY via wireless, but HT-S40R has wired connection type. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

The S80QY can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S80QY. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG S80QY versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. As in the S80QY, so in the HT-S40R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the S80QY at 8 out of 10, while the HT-S40R was rated 7/10.

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 S80QY. The S80QY can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S80QY was rated 10/10, while the HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG S80QY over Sony HT-S40R