LG S95QR vs Samsung HW-A450 review

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It makes sense comparing LG S95QR vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, S95QR has a total rating of 8.8 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 S95QR has 9.1.5 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A450. The output power is different and equal to 520 (overall) W for the S95QR 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 S95QR got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A450 5 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. Only the S95QR supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the S95QR received a rating of 9/10 versus 5/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the S95QR. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the S95QR has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S95QR. For multichannel surround LG S95QR got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.

Advantages LG S95QR over Samsung HW-A450