I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG SC9S vs Samsung S50B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG SC9S was rated 6.4, while the Samsung S50B has a rating 4.6.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SC9S has 2.1 and S50B has 3.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 310 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.
The SC9S can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SC9S. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SC9S versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Samsung S50B. As in the SC9S, so in the S50B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10.
The manufacturer of the SC9S provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SC9S. The SC9S can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SC9S was rated 5/10, while the S50B received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.