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LG SN11RG vs Samsung HW-Q950T

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Style - BarStyle - SubwooferStyle - SatellitesDimensions - BarDimensions - SubwooferDimensions - SatellitesBack - BarBack - SubwooferBack - SatellitesBuild QualityIn The Box
    Sound
      Stereo Frequency ResponseStereo Frequency Response With Preliminary CalibrationStereo SoundstageStereo DynamicsStereo Total Harmonic DistortionCenterSurround 5.1Height (Atmos)Sound Enhancement Features
    Connectivity
      Physical Inputs - BarAudio Format Support - ARCAudio Format Support - Full HDMI InAudio Format Support - OpticalLatencyWireless PlaybackOther Input SpecificationsConnectivity - SubwooferConnectivity - Satellites
    Additional Features
      InterfaceBar ControlsRemoteVoice Assistants SupportAppOther Features
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LG SN11RG
Samsung HW-Q950T

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Updated Jan 11, 2024 04:38 PM

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Channels
7.1.4
Channels
9.1.4

Our Verdict

LG SN11RG

Samsung HW-Q950T

The LG SN11RG is a 7.1.4 setup, while the Samsung HW-Q950T is a 9.1.4 setup. The Samsung is a bit better for mixed usage, and it has better center and surround performances. It also gets louder with less compression at max volume. Some users may prefer its more neutral sound profile, and it even comes with a graphic EQ to customize it. That said, the LG feels better built and produces a more punchy and boomy sound. It even has room correction as well as an auto-volume mode.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.0
8.2

Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.7
9.0

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
No

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

LG SN11RG Style photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q950T Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

LG SN11RG Style photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q950T Style photo - sub
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

LG SN11RG Style photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q950T Style photo - satellites
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

LG SN11RG Dimensions photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q950T Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

56.8" (144.2 cm)
48.4" (123.0 cm)

Height  

2.5" (6.3 cm)
2.8" (7.0 cm)

Depth  

5.8" (14.7 cm)
5.4" (13.8 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

LG SN11RG Dimensions photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q950T Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

8.7" (22.1 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)

Height  

15.4" (39.1 cm)
15.8" (40.2 cm)

Depth  

12.3" (31.2 cm)
15.9" (40.3 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

LG SN11RG Dimensions photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q950T Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

5.1" (13.0 cm)
4.8" (12.2 cm)

Height  

8.3" (21.0 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)

Depth  

7.5" (19.0 cm)
5.6" (14.3 cm)
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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

LG SN11RG Back photo - bar
Samsung HW-Q950T Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on underside)
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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

LG SN11RG Back photo - sub
Samsung HW-Q950T Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

LG SN11RG Back photo - satellites
Samsung HW-Q950T Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on back)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Build quality photo  

LG SN11RG Build quality photo
Samsung HW-Q950T Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

LG SN11RG In The Box photo
Samsung HW-Q950T In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

N/A
1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.2
8.4

Stereo Setup  

LG SN11RG Stereo Setup
Samsung HW-Q950T Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

-0.79
-0.14

Std. Err. 
 

3.59 dB
2.62 dB

Channels 
 

7.1.4
9.1.4

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

28.3 Hz
28.3 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
18.5 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.4
8.4

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

-5
0

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

-1
0

Slope 
 

-0.44
-0.14

Std. Err. 
 

2.73 dB
2.62 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

28.7 Hz
28.3 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
18.5 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.5
7.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.23 dB
2.35 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.7
9.0

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

90.5 dB SPL
101.1 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.05 dB
1.00 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

6.8
8.3

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.67
0.18

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

4.47
1.55
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Center 
 

7.9
8.6

Center Setup  

LG SN11RG Center Setup
Samsung HW-Q950T Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

0.02
0.05

Std. Err. 
 

3.61 dB
2.92 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

87.5 dB SPL
96.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.95
0.21

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.39
1.05
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Surround 5.1 
 

6.7
8.0

Surround Setup  

LG SN11RG Surround Setup
Samsung HW-Q950T Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.24
-0.02

Std. Err. 
 

7.39 dB
5.01 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.9 dB SPL
103.7 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.48
0.32

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.30
3.97

7.1 Rears 
 

Yes
Yes
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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.1
6.0

Height Setup  

LG SN11RG Height Setup
Samsung HW-Q950T Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)

Slope 
 

-1.64
1.02

Std. Err. 
 

5.51 dB
5.71 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

88.7 dB SPL
88.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.37
1.09

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.99
0.74
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

9.8
6.3

Room Correction 
 

Yes
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
No

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

EQ 
 

Presets
Graphic + Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar 
 

Physical inputs bar photo 1  

LG SN11RG Physical inputs bar photo 1
Samsung HW-Q950T Physical inputs bar photo 1

Physical inputs bar photo 2  

LG SN11RG Physical inputs bar photo 2
Samsung HW-Q950T Physical inputs bar photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

1
1

HDMI ARC 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

HDMI Out 
 

1 (shared)
1 (shared)

Full HDMI In 
 

2
2

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
No

Ethernet 
 

No
No
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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

10
10

eARC 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

10
10

Dolby Atmos 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS-HD MA 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes
Yes
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Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

10
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes
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Latency 
 

9.3
8.1

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

28 ms
46 ms

Optical 
 

8 ms
45 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

35 ms
93 ms
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Wireless Playback 
 

9.0
8.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

Yes
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
No
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Other Input Specifications 
 

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

LG SN11RG Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Samsung HW-Q950T Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

LG SN11RG Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Samsung HW-Q950T Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

LG SN11RG Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Samsung HW-Q950T Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

LG SN11RG Physical controls satellites photo 1
Samsung HW-Q950T Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

LG SN11RG Interface photo
Samsung HW-Q950T Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

LG SN11RG Controls photo
Samsung HW-Q950T Controls photo
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Remote 
 

Remote photo  

LG SN11RG Remote photo
Samsung HW-Q950T Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
No
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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
Yes (Built-in)

Google Assistant 
 

Yes (Built-in)
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

App 
 

App image  

LG SN11RG App image
Samsung HW-Q950T App image

App Name  

LG Sound Bar
Samsung SmartThings

iOS  

Yes
Yes

Android  

Yes
Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes
Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

All
Some

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
Yes
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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Auto-off
Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
Yes
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