LG S80QR vs Samsung HW-Q700C with SWA-9500S Side-by-Side Soundbar Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Aug 23, 2024 04:09 PM

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Channels5.1.3

Channels5.1.4

Variants

S80QR (Black)

HW-Q700C with SWA-9500S (Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

LG S80QR

Samsung HW-Q700C with SWA-9500S

The LG S80QR and the Samsung HW-Q700C with SWA-9500S are similarly designed setups. The LG is a solid choice for TV shows and other kinds of dialogue-centric content as it has a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and it can reach its max volume with fewer compression artifacts, so if you're using it to play music during a noisy house party, your audio still sounds clean. The Samsung will be the better choice if you're really into movies and gaming. It has better surround and height performances to make content feel more dimensional and immersive and supports video passthrough.

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Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our soundbars test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

7.9

No major differences between these soundbars for mixed usage. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Mixed Usage

7.9

Dialogue/TV Shows

8.1

Music

7.9

7.8

Movies

7.8

7.9

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless

Yes

Enclosure

Ported

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Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless

Partial, satellites wired together

Yes

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

Width

39.4" (100.0 cm)

43.7" (111.0 cm)

Height

2.4" (6.2 cm)

2.4" (6.0 cm)

Depth

5.3" (13.5 cm)

4.7" (11.9 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

Width

8.0" (20.2 cm)

8.0" (20.4 cm)

Height

15.9" (40.5 cm)

13.5" (34.4 cm)

Depth

15.8" (40.1 cm)

11.9" (30.3 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

Width

3.9" (10.0 cm)

4.9" (12.5 cm)

Height

5.5" (14.0 cm)

8.0" (20.4 cm)

Depth

3.9" (10.0 cm)

5.5" (14.0 cm)

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Mounting

Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar

Yes

Bar Brackets Included

Yes

Mountable Satellites

Yes

Satellite Brackets Included

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Build Quality

8.0

Build quality photo

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In The Box

In The Box photo

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

7.9

7.7

Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response

Frequency Response Small

Channels

5.1.3

5.1.4

Tested Preset

Standard

Slope

-0.90

-0.22

Standard Error

3.95 dB

2.64 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

33.2 Hz

43.6 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.9 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

7.9

7.7

Frequency Response Calibrated

Suggested Preset

Standard

Suggested Bass Setting

-3

-2

Suggested Treble Setting

Slope

-0.13

-0.07

Standard Error

3.53 dB

2.57 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

33.6 Hz

44.3 Hz

High-Frequency Extension

19.9 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage

7.0

7.5

Crosstalk

Crosstalk Error

2.75 dB

2.44 dB

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Stereo Dynamics

8.2

7.5

Dynamic Range Compression

SPL @ Max Volume

91.8 dB SPL

92.2 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB

0.83 dB

DRC @ Max Volume

0.55 dB

3.00 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

6.7

THD

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.81

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

3.97

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Center

8.1

8.2

Center Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Discrete

Slope

0.60

-0.07

Std. Err.

3.39 dB

2.38 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

93.1 dB SPL

84.2 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

1.30

0.61

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

4.37

1.82

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Surround 5.1

7.4

7.5

Surround Setup

Frequency Response

Localization

Discrete

Slope

-1.14

-0.56

Std. Err.

4.52 dB

3.20 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

94.1 dB SPL

87.6 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

0.30

1.49

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

2.25

4.88

7.1 Rears

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Height (Atmos)

5.5

6.5

Height Setup

H Frequency Response

Localization

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)

Slope

-1.08

-0.65

Std. Err.

4.79 dB

3.98 dB

SPL @ Max Volume

78.7 dB SPL

83.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

3.67

0.42

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

0.27

0.94

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Sound Enhancement Features

8.9

9.5

Room Correction

Yes

Dialogue Enhancement

Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Yes

Bass Adjustment

Yes

Treble Adjustment

Yes

EQ

Presets

Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment

Yes

Rear Level Adjustment

Yes

Height Level Adjustment

Yes

Virtual Surround

Yes

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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In

HDMI ARC

1 (shared)

HDMI Out

1 (shared)

eARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth

Full HDMI In

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

RCA In

USB for Files

Ethernet

Subwoofer Output

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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC

Dolby Atmos

Yes

Supported

Dolby Digital

Yes

Supported

Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

Supported

Dolby TrueHD

Yes

Supported

DTS

Yes

Supported

DTS:X

Yes

Supported

eARC

Yes

DTS-HD MA

Yes

Supported

PCM Channels

Up To 7.1

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

Yes

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Audio Format Support: HDMI In

Dolby Atmos

Yes

Supported

Dolby Digital

Yes

Supported

Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

Supported

Dolby TrueHD

Yes

Supported

DTS

Yes

Supported

DTS:X

Yes

Supported

DTS-HD MA

Yes

Supported

PCM Channels

Up To 7.1

5.1 PCM

Yes

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Audio Format Support: Optical

Dolby Digital

Yes

Supported

DTS

Yes

Supported

PCM Channels

2.0

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Audio Latency: ARC

9.4

ARC Latency Video

PCM-2.0 ch

35 ms

PCM-5.1 ch

36 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos

55 ms

Dolby Digital

77 ms

Dolby Digital Plus

83 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos

90 ms

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Audio Latency: HDMI In

7.7

9.4

HDMI Latency Video

Latency Video

PCM-2.0 ch

32 ms

PCM-5.1 ch

31 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos

58 ms

Dolby Digital

97 ms

Dolby Digital Plus

88 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos

95 ms

ARC

80 ms

Optical

92 ms

Full HDMI In

23 ms

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Audio Latency: Optical

8.2

Optical Latency Video

PCM-2.0 ch

110 ms

Dolby Digital

170 ms

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Video Passthrough To TV

0.0

9.3

1080p Max Refresh Rate

120Hz

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate

120Hz

4k Max Refresh Rate

120Hz

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit

Not Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate

60Hz

8k Max Refresh Rate

30Hz

HDR10 Passthrough

Yes

HDR10+ Passthrough

Yes

Dolby Vision Passthrough

Yes

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Yes

FreeSync Passthrough

Yes

G-SYNC Passthrough

Yes

ALLM Passthrough

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough

Yes

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Wireless Playback

Bluetooth

Yes

Wi-Fi Playback

Yes

Chromecast built-in

Yes

Apple AirPlay

Yes

Spotify Connect

Yes

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Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

Display

Yes

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Bar Controls

Controls photo

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Remote

Remote photo

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Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Yes (Built-in)

Google Assistant

Apple Siri

Microphone Mute

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