The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - LG S80QY vs Samsung Q60C that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, S80QY has a total rating of 7.8 out of 10 versus 5.8 for Q60C.
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 3.1 for the Samsung Q60C. The output power is different and equal to 350 (overall) W for the S80QY versus 340 (overall) W for the Q60C. 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 Q60C 8 for its audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the S80QY.
Only the LG S80QY 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. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the S80QY received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.