LG SN6Y vs Samsung HW-A450 review

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It makes sense comparing LG SN6Y vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SN6Y has a total rating of 6.2 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function 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 SN6Y has 3.1 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A450. The output power is different and equal to 420 (overall) W for the SN6Y 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 SN6Y got our rating of 7 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

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SN6Y supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the SN6Y received a rating of 8/10 versus 5/10, respectively. App control is available for the SN6Y. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN6Y. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround LG SN6Y got a rating of 5, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.

Advantages LG SN6Y over Samsung HW-A450