LG SN10YG vs Samsung HW-Q850A: Which Soundbar Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Updated Mar 15, 2024 07:14 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Sep 04, 2024 08:56 PM

LG SN10YG Picture

Samsung HW-Q850A Picture

Channels 5.1.2

Channels 5.1.2

Our Verdict

LG SN10YG

Samsung HW-Q850A

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the LG SN10YG or the Samsung HW-Q850A. The Samsung comes with discrete satellite speakers that offer a better surrounds performance. It also has a graphic EQ for sound customization, and it gets louder, though with more compression at max volume. However, some listeners may prefer the LG's bass-heavy sound profile out-of-the-box and its room correction feature.

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Variants

SN10YG (Black)

HW-Q850A (Black)

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Black

SN10YG

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SN10YG

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SN10YG

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SN10YG

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SN10YG

Black

HW-Q850A

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Mixed Usage

0.0

0.0

Dialogue/TV Shows

0.0

0.0

Music

0.0

0.0

Movies

0.0

0.0

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

LG SN10YG Style photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Style photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

LG SN10YG Style photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Style photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

LG SN10YG Style photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Style photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

LG SN10YG Dimensions photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Dimensions photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

LG SN10YG Dimensions photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Dimensions photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

LG SN10YG Dimensions photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Dimensions photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Width

N/A

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

N/A

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

N/A

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Back - Bar

Back photo - bar

LG SN10YG Back photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Back photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Bar Mounting

Locked

Locked

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Back - Subwoofer

Back photo - sub

LG SN10YG Back photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Back photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Enclosure

Locked

Locked

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Back - Satellites

Back photo - satellites

LG SN10YG Back photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Back photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Mounting

Locked

Locked

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Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality photo

LG SN10YG Build quality photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Build quality photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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In The Box

In The Box photo

LG SN10YG In The Box photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A In The Box photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDMI Cable Length

N/A

Lock m (Lock ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length

Lock m (Lock ft)

N/A

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

N/A

N/A

Stereo Setup

LG SN10YG Stereo Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Stereo Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Raw Frequency Response

LG SN10YG Raw Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Raw Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response Small

LG SN10YG Frequency Response Small Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Frequency Response Small Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Tested Preset

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Channels

Locked

Locked

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Lock kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response Calibrated

LG SN10YG Frequency Response Calibrated Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Frequency Response Calibrated Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Suggested Preset

Locked

Locked

Suggested Bass Setting

Lock

Lock

Suggested Treble Setting

Lock

N/A

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Lock kHz

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Stereo Soundstage

N/A

N/A

Crosstalk

LG SN10YG Crosstalk Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Crosstalk Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Crosstalk Error

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Stereo Dynamics

N/A

N/A

Dynamic Range Compression

LG SN10YG Dynamic Range Compression Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Dynamic Range Compression Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

N/A

N/A

THD

LG SN10YG THD Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A THD Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

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Center

N/A

N/A

Center Setup

LG SN10YG Center Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Center Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response

LG SN10YG Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Surround 5.1

N/A

N/A

Surround Setup

LG SN10YG Surround Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Surround Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response

LG SN10YG Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

7.1 Rears

Locked

Locked

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Height (Atmos)

N/A

N/A

Height Setup

LG SN10YG Height Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Height Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

H Frequency Response

LG SN10YG H Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A H Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Sound Enhancement Features

N/A

N/A

Room Correction

Locked

Locked

Dialogue Enhancement

Locked

Locked

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Locked

Locked

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Bass Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Treble Adjustment

Locked

Locked

EQ

Locked

Locked

Surround Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Rear Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Height Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Virtual Surround

Locked

Locked

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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar

Physical inputs bar photo 1

LG SN10YG Physical inputs bar photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Physical inputs bar photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Physical inputs bar photo 2

LG SN10YG Physical inputs bar photo 2 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Physical inputs bar photo 2 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Optical Audio In

Locked

Locked

HDMI ARC

Locked

Locked

HDMI Out

Locked

Locked

Full HDMI In

Locked

Locked

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

Locked

Locked

RCA In

Locked

Locked

USB for Files

Locked

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - ARC

N/A

N/A

eARC

Locked

Locked

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

DTS:X (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

DTS-HD MA (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In

N/A

N/A

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Locked

DTS:X

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

Dolby TrueHD

Locked

Locked

DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

5.1 PCM

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Audio Format Support - Optical

N/A

N/A

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Latency

N/A

N/A

Latency Video

LG SN10YG Latency Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Latency Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

ARC

Lock ms

Lock ms

Optical

Lock ms

Lock ms

Full HDMI In

Lock ms

Lock ms

Show Text

Wireless Playback

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

Chromecast built-in

Locked

Locked

Apple AirPlay

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Other Input Specifications

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Locked

Locked

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

Locked

Locked

HDR10 Passthrough

Locked

Locked

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Connectivity - Subwoofer

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

LG SN10YG Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

LG SN10YG Physical controls subwoofer photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Physical controls subwoofer photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sub Wireless

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Connectivity - Satellites

Physical inputs satellites photo 1

LG SN10YG Physical inputs satellites photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Physical inputs satellites photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Physical controls satellites photo 1

LG SN10YG Physical controls satellites photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Physical controls satellites photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sat Wireless

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

LG SN10YG Interface photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Interface photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Display

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Bar Controls

Controls photo

LG SN10YG Controls photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Controls photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Show Text

Remote

Remote photo

LG SN10YG Remote photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Remote photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Universal Remote

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Locked

Locked

Google Assistant

Locked

Locked

Apple Siri

Locked

Locked

Show Text

App

App image

LG SN10YG App image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A App image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

App Name

Locked

Locked

iOS

Locked

Locked

Android

Locked

Locked

Acts As A Remote

Locked

Locked

Controls Soundbar's Settings

Locked

Locked

Casts Device Files

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Other Features

Power Saving

Locked

Locked

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)

Locked

Locked

Show Text

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Black

SN10YG

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SN10YG

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SN10YG

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SN10YG

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SN10YG

Black

HW-Q850A

LG SN10YG

Samsung HW-Q850A

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