LG

LG S70TY

The LG S70TY lands as a solid mid-range soundbar, built around 3.1.1.

68/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
3.1.1400 W5.0
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Why we rate it

  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS:X
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • No rear speakers included
  • Below-average up-firing drivers
Score profile

Where the LG S70TY wins and loses

Scored against the soundbars class
ChannelsAudioSubwooferPortsFeaturesDesign498787878787
Channels and drivers
49
Audio formats
87
Subwoofer
87
Ports and inputs
87
Features
87
Design
87
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Channels and drivers

Channels3.1
Up-firing drivers1
Total power400 W

Audio formats

Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XYes
DTS-HD Master AudioYes

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedYes
Wireless subwooferYes

Ports and inputs

HDMI eARCYes
Optical inYes
USB inputYes
Bluetooth5

Features

App controlYes

Design

Weight2.95 kg
Wall mountableYes

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Head to head

LG S70TY vs LG LG Soundbar SC9S

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ChannelsAudioSubwooferPortsFeaturesDesign
LG S70TYLG Soundbar SC9S
 LGLG S70TYThis pageLGLG Soundbar SC9S
Overall score68 /10073 /100Better
Channels3.13.1
Max power400 W400 W
Driver count7
Up firing drivers13Better
Who it's for

Is the LG S70TY right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable soundbar for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need rear speakers included, in which case a higher-tier soundbar is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the LG S70TY worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 68/100 against other soundbars, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 67.

What stands out on the LG S70TY?

Its dolby atmos stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Denon DHT-S218?

The Denon DHT-S218 scores 69/100 versus this one at 68/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.