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Updated Aug 02, 2024 09:22 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Sep 04, 2024 08:56 PM

LG SP11RA Picture

Samsung HW-Q850A Picture

Channels 7.1.4

Channels 5.1.2

Our Verdict

LG SP11RA

Samsung HW-Q850A

The LG SP11RA and the Samsung HW-Q850A are both very versatile soundbars. The LG is a 7.1.4 setup. Unlike the Samsung, it has a room correction feature and Chromecast built-in support. However, the 5.1.2 Samsung has better surround and Atmos performances. It also comes with a graphic EQ, which some users may prefer for sound customization.

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Variants

SP11RA (Black)

HW-Q850A (Black)

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Black

SP11RA

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SP11RA

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SP11RA

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SP11RA

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SP11RA

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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA Dimensions photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Dimensions photo - satellites 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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Back - Bar

Back photo - bar

LG SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA Stereo Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Stereo Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Raw Frequency Response

LG SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA Center Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Center Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response

LG SP11RA 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 SP11RA Surround Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Surround Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response

LG SP11RA 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 SP11RA Height Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-Q850A Height Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

H Frequency Response

LG SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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

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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 SP11RA 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

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Wireless Playback

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

Chromecast built-in

Locked

Locked

Apple AirPlay

Locked

Locked

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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

Show Text

Connectivity - Subwoofer

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

LG SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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 SP11RA 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

SP11RA

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SP11RA

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SP11RA

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SP11RA

Black

HW-Q850A

Black

SP11RA

Black

HW-Q850A

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