LG S95QR vs Samsung HW-A550 review

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The LG S95QR vs Samsung HW-A550 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, S95QR has a total rating of 8.8 out of 10 versus 4.6 for HW-A550.

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-A550. The output power is different and equal to 520 (overall) W for the S95QR versus 410 (overall) W for the HW-A550. 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-A550 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. The LG S95QR has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Samsung HW-A550. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the S95QR received a rating of 9/10 versus 8/10, 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-A550 6 out of 10.

Advantages LG S95QR over Samsung HW-A550