LG S80QY vs Samsung S50B review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG S80QY vs Samsung S50B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG S80QY was rated 7.8, while the Samsung S50B has a rating 4.6.

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 S50B has 3.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 350 (overall) versus 140 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the LG S80QY for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S50B received 6 out of 10.

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 Samsung S50B. As in the S80QY, so in the S50B 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 S50B 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 S50B received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG S80QY over Samsung S50B