It makes sense comparing LG SPD7Y vs Samsung HW-A450 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SPD7Y has a total rating of 5.6 out of 10 versus 4 for HW-A450.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SPD7Y has 3.1.2 versus 2.1 for the Samsung HW-A450. The output power is different and equal to 380 (overall) W for the SPD7Y 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 SPD7Y got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Samsung HW-A450 5 for its audio features and specs.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SPD7Y supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the SPD7Y received a rating of 7/10 versus 5/10, respectively.
Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the SPD7Y has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SPD7Y. For multichannel surround LG SPD7Y got a rating of 10, and Samsung HW-A450 6 out of 10.