LG SP2 vs Samsung HW-S50A review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – LG SP2 vs Samsung HW-S50A. The LG SP2 was rated 4.2, while the Samsung HW-S50A 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 HW-S50A has 3.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 100 (overall) versus 40 (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 HW-S50A received 6 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. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SP2 versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Samsung HW-S50A. As in the SP2, so in the HW-S50A there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the SP2 at 7 out of 10, while the HW-S50A was rated 8/10.
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 HW-S50A. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SP2 was rated 5/10, while the HW-S50A received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages LG SP2 over Samsung HW-S50A
- Built-in subwoofer
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4.2LG SP2
- 4.8Samsung HW-S50A
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