LG S95QR vs Denon DHT-S217 review
LG S95QR vs Denon DHT-S217 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, S95QR has a total rating of 8.8 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 S95QR has 9.1.5 versus 2.1 for the Denon DHT-S217. The output power is different and equal to 520 (overall) W for the S95QR versus 40 (overall) W for the DHT-S217. Only the Denon DHT-S217 has a built-in subwoofer. The S95QR has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the DHT-S217 - wired. The LG S95QR got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Denon DHT-S217 4 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the S95QR.
Connectivity
Only the LG S95QR can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG S95QR has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Denon DHT-S217. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the S95QR received a rating of 9/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available in every soundbar. 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 S95QR. For multichannel surround LG S95QR got a rating of 10, and Denon DHT-S217 5 out of 10.
Advantages LG S95QR 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 S95QR
- Built-in subwoofer
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.8LG S95QR
- 4.8Denon DHT-S217
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