LG SN11RG vs Samsung HW-A450 review

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It makes sense comparing LG SN11RG vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SN11RG has a total rating of 7.5 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SN11RG has 7.1.4 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A450. The output power is different and equal to 770 (overall) W for the SN11RG 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 SN11RG got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A450 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Only the LG SN11RG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SN11RG supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the SN11RG received a rating of 9/10 versus 5/10, respectively. App control is available for the SN11RG. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN11RG. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the SN11RG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN11RG. For multichannel surround LG SN11RG got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.

Advantages LG SN11RG over Samsung HW-A450