LG SP2 vs Samsung B650 review

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The LG SP2 vs Samsung B650 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The LG SP2 was rated 4.2, while the Samsung B650 has a rating 4.8.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SP2 has 2.1 and B650 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 (overall) versus 430 (overall) according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the LG SP2. Rate 5 out of 10 received the LG SP2 for audio features and specs, but the Samsung B650 received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the SP2, so in the B650 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.

Features

None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the SP2 or B650. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SP2 was rated 5/10, while the B650 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SP2 over Samsung B650

Advantages Samsung B650 over LG SP2