LG SP2 vs Samsung HW-A650 review

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LG SP2 vs Samsung HW-A650 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SP2 has a total rating of 4.2 out of 10 versus 5 for HW-A650.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SP2 has 2.1 versus 3.1 for the Samsung HW-A650. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SP2 versus 430 (overall) W for the HW-A650. Only the LG SP2 has a built-in subwoofer. The LG SP2 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A650 7 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. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the SP2 received a rating of 7/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. 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 SP2 got a rating of 5, and Samsung HW-A650 6 out of 10.

Advantages LG SP2 over Samsung HW-A650

Advantages Samsung HW-A650 over LG SP2