Samsung HW-T400
Score: 70/100
LG S20A
Score: 69/100Rankings
The Samsung HW-B450 is a budget-friendly 2.1-channel soundbar that offers clear dialogue and wireless subwoofer convenience. Its trade-offs include weak bass, missing HDMI/eARC, and limited smart features. Best suited for small apartments or secondary TV rooms where cost and simplicity matter.
The LG S20A is a compact 2.0-channel soundbar that delivers strong bass and integrates seamlessly with LG TVs via the WOW Interface. Its main drawbacks are the absence of a wireless subwoofer and the lack of HDMI connectivity out of the box. Best suited for LG TV owners who need a slim, easy-setup audio upgrade for small rooms.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2.1best | 2 | |
140 Wbest | — | |
— | 5.3 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 kgbest | 2.223 kg |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
48 cm | 65 cmbest | |
50 cmbest | 6.35 cm | |
10 cmbest | 9.91 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(3) | ||
Audio Channels | 2.1 | 2 |
Supported Audio Formats | WAV, MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, AAC, AIFF | AAC/AAC+, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, FLAC (up to 192kHz), LPCM, MP3, WAV |
Wireless Subwoofer | true | false |
Design(4) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 2.0 kg | 2.223 kg |
Soundbar Width (cm) | 48.0 cm | 65.0 cm |
Soundbar Height (cm) | 50.0 cm | 6.35 cm |
Soundbar Depth (cm) | 10.0 cm | 9.91 cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the HW-B450 a solid, budget-friendly option that delivers clear dialogue and decent virtual surround for casual viewing, but they note its shallow bass, lack of HDMI/eARC, and basic construction make it less suitable for serious home-theater enthusiasts.
Everyday users appreciate the clear sound improvement, easy wireless subwoofer placement, and compact footprint, while common complaints focus on weak bass, missing HDMI input, unreliable app control, and occasional dimension mismatches.
Professional reviewers from Best Buy, B&H and editorial sites commend the S20A for delivering room-filling audio with four speakers, seamless LG TV integration via the WOW Interface, and impressive built-in bass for its size. They also appreciate the quick single-cable setup and support for Dolby Digital and DTS. However, they point out the lack of a wireless subwoofer and the 2.0-channel limitation as drawbacks compared to higher-end soundbars.
Everyday users consistently praise the S20A's strong bass, clear sound quality, compact footprint and the ease of pairing via Bluetooth or the included optical cable. The simple one-cable install and the ability to control the bar with the TV remote are also highlighted. Minor complaints focus on the missing HDMI cable and the absence of a separate subwoofer for deeper bass.
“Great value for clearer sound and bass over TV alone”
“Wireless sub is easy to place”
“Bass is weak without tweaks”
