LG SP2 vs Samsung Q800B review
It makes sense comparing LG SP2 vs Samsung Q800B because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SP2 has a total rating of 4.2 out of 10 versus 9.2 for Q800B.
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 5.1.2 for the Samsung Q800B. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SP2 versus 360 (overall) W for the Q800B. Only the LG SP2 has a built-in subwoofer. The LG SP2 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Samsung Q800B 8 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the Q800B.
Connectivity
Only the Samsung Q800B can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. 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. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SP2 received a rating of 7/10 versus 9/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the Q800B. A built-in microphone is present only on the Q800B. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the Q800B has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the Q800B. For multichannel surround LG SP2 got a rating of 5, and Samsung Q800B 10 out of 10.
Advantages LG SP2 over Samsung Q800B
- Built-in subwoofer
Advantages Samsung Q800B over LG SP2
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
- Microphone
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
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
- 9.2Samsung Q800B
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