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LG SK8 vs Samsung HW-M450

41.73 in
2.24 in
LG SK8 Soundbar
LG SK8
35.77 in
2.11 in
Samsung HW-M450 Soundbar
Samsung HW-M450
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
4
3.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
0 %
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Read editorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
We test the Samsung HW-M450 by playing a whole bunch of music and movies on it, so you know if it's worth spending on this soundbar to accompany your TV.Read more
An included wireless subwoofer and ability to add wireless surround speakers tops the list of features you'll find in this entry-level soundbar.Read more
The Samsung N450 is a decent soundbar for music and vocal-centric content like podcasts and audiobooks, but it won’t be the best for movies. This 2.1 setup has a...Read more
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User rating
63
3.7 out of 5
63 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
3 %
56
4.0 out of 5
56 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
1 %

Full Comparison

General

LG SK8LG SK8
Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
Audio output channels2.12.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWireless

Connectivity

LG SK8LG SK8
Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
Audio (L/R) in11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.41.4
HDMI ports quantity22
Number of HDMI inputs11
Number of HDMI outputs11
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.02.1+EDR
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

LG SK8LG SK8
Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
Audio format
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • Dolby Digital
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

LG SK8LG SK8
Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
RMS rated power360.0 W320.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power160.0 W160.0 W

Dimensions

LG SK8LG SK8
Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width41.73 in35.77 in
Height2.24 in2.11 in
Depth3.43 in2.78 in
Weight6.61 lb4.41 lb

Subwoofer

LG SK8LG SK8
Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power200.0 W160.0 W
Bass reflexyesyes
Subwoofer width8.69 in7.87 in
Subwoofer depth12.3 in14.88 in
Subwoofer height15.35 in15.43 in
Subwoofer weight16.76 lb15.87 lb

Design

LG SK8LG SK8
Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

LG SK8LG SK8
Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
Handheld remote controlyesyes

Power

LG SK8LG SK8
Samsung HW-M450Samsung HW-M450
Power consumption (typical)29.0 W27.0 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with LG SK8