I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG SPD7Y vs Samsung S50B and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG SPD7Y was rated 5.6, while the Samsung S50B has a rating 4.6.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SPD7Y has 3.1.2 and S50B has 3.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 380 (overall) versus 140 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the LG SPD7Y for audio features and specs, but the Samsung S50B received 6 out of 10.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
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 SPD7Y versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Samsung S50B. As in the SPD7Y, so in the S50B 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.
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.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SPD7Y. The SPD7Y can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SPD7Y was rated 10/10, while the S50B received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.