LG S80QY vs Samsung HW-A450 review

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It makes sense comparing LG S80QY vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, S80QY has a total rating of 7.8 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG S80QY has 3.1.3 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A450. The output power is different and equal to 350 (overall) W for the S80QY versus 300 (overall) W for the HW-A450. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG S80QY got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A450 5 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). For connectivity, the S80QY received a rating of 8/10 versus 5/10, 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 LG S80QY got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.

Advantages LG S80QY over Samsung HW-A450