Samsung HW-S40T vs LG S80QR

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Rating 5 5

HW-S40T vs S80QR comparison chart

Overall
Samsung HW-S40T
5
LG S80QR
8.4
6
4
Multichannel surround
5
10

Samsung HW-S40T vs LG S80QR review

Samsung HW-S40T
vs
LG S80QR

Against the background of the increasing popularity of soundbars, the comparison of Samsung HW-S40T and LG S80QR takes place. And based on the available data, we can conclude that S80QR has better sound and performance than HW-S40T. According to the results of our comparison, HW-S40T received 5 points out of 10 possible, and S80QR was rated 8.4 points.

Advantages Samsung HW-S40T over LG S80QR

  • Has an integrated subwoofer
  • App for remote control

Advantages LG S80QR over Samsung HW-S40T

  • Comes with 2 separate speakers
  • Separate subwoofer provided
  • Available the Apple Music service
  • Available the Amazon Music service
  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Supports object-oriented sound with Dolby Atmos technology
  • Surround sound with DTS:X support
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • HDMI ARC supports

Audio features

The HW-S40T is rated 6 of 10 against 8 for the S80QR according to the audio features rating.

HW-S40T
6
S80QR
8

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the HW-S40T and the S80QR.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the HW-S40T has 2.0 channels, while the S80QR has 5.1.3 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Samsung HW-S40T has 100 W, and 490 (overall) W has the competitor.

HW-S40T S80QR
Built-in channels2.05.1.3
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W100490 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)02
Separate speaker connectionshas notwireless

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. A built-in subwoofer is only present in the HW-S40T. The S80QR comes with an external subwoofer.

HW-S40T S80QR
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The HW-S40T received rating 5 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the S80QR, in the same category, earned 10 out of 10 points.

HW-S40T
5
S80QR
10

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. Dolby Atmos surround sound support is implemented only in LG S80QR.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. The manufacturer has implemented DTS:X technology only in S80QR.

HW-S40T S80QR
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS (other)has notDTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services.

HW-S40T
0
S80QR
10

The popular Spotify service is available on the S80QR.

HW-S40T S80QR
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notPandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: Samsung HW-S40T was rated 6 out of 10, and LG S80QR was rated 10 out of 10.

HW-S40T
6
S80QR
10

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the S80QR.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models. The HW-S40T has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs, but the S80QR got 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs from the manufacturer.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is a feature unique to LG S80QR. Connecting external devices via USB can be done on both models.

HW-S40T S80QR
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output1/01/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output0/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/00/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output00

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The HW-S40T has its own remote control application. None of these soundbars have a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

HW-S40T S80QR
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

HW-S40T S80QR
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in66 x 5 x 11.4/26.8 x 2.7 x 4.5100x6.3x13.4/39.4x2.5x5.3
Weight, kg/pounds1.8/4.24.4/9.9
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