I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG SN11RG vs Samsung S50B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG SN11RG was rated 7.5, 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 SN11RG has 7.1.4 and S50B has 3.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 770 (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. Rate 9 out of 10 received the LG SN11RG for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S50B received 6 out of 10.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SN11RG. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SN11RG versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Samsung S50B. As in the SN11RG, so in the S50B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SN11RG at 9 out of 10, while the S50B was rated 7/10. The manufacturer of the SN11RG provides a device control application. The LG SN11RG equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SN11RG. The SN11RG can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SN11RG was rated 10/10, while the S50B received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.