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LG S70TY review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£210N. of audio channels:?Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:?

LG S70TY Review: Compare 108 technical specifications, 3 expert and video reviews and 3 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

LG S70TY
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

35%

8.1

Technical score

30%

8.1

List score

25%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

7.8

Sentiment score

★Better than 92% of soundbars
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

★Better than 99%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

25%

8.6

Audio

18%

7.5

Formats

16%

8.1

Connectivity

14%

9.5

Controls

12%

8.7

HDMI

10%

5.4

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

★Better than 93%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

7.0

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 videos, average 8.7/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 50%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (3)
List score: in 3 of 105 lists (3%)
▲Better than 84%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the LG S70TY

Based on 28 owners sharing their experience in online comments

29%positive28%mixed43%negative

Owners praise its value and enjoyable sound, but poor sound, weak Atmos, and subwoofer problems temper the appeal.

What owners dislike

  • Some owners say it sounds irritating after about ten minutes, and that without the app's bass and treble tuning the sound feels flat.3
  • One owner hears no Dolby Atmos despite checking all settings; others call its Atmos and surround sound weak.3
  • Some owners get little or no sound from the included subwoofer until they press its PAIR button to link it to the TV.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Soundbars model ranking

Ranked #23 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar LG S70TY

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

25%

8.6

Audio

18%

7.5

Formats

16%

8.1

Connectivity

14%

9.5

Controls

12%

8.7

HDMI

10%

5.4

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

8.1
Reviews score
8.1
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

8.5
N. of audio channels
?
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
Max frequency
?
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Dolby Atmos
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos. 70% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
yes
This soundbar supports DTS:X. 83.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
?
Dolby Digital Plus
?
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N. of HDMI inputs
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 71.5% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 57.7% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 63.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
2.1
This soundbar has HDMI 2.1, which is more capable than 88.3% of soundbars and equal to 11.7% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
?
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
4K
This soundbar passes through 4K, which is higher resolution than 74.5% of soundbars and equal to 23.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
?
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AirPlay
?
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
?
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
?
Height
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Build material
?
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LG S70TY vs the average soundbar

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  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS:X
    This soundbar supports DTS:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports upfiring speakers
    This soundbar supports upfiring speakers, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports ALLM
    This soundbar supports auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), the average soundbar does not.
  • 14.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 50% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    7.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 videos, average 8.7/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.1
  • 11.0% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (3)
    List score: in 3 of 105 lists (3%)
    8.1 vs 7.3
  • 11.4% better value for money
    LG S70TY has better value for money than the average soundbar (8.47 vs 7.6).
    8.47 vs 7.6
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports upfiring speakers
    This soundbar supports upfiring speakers, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS:X
    This soundbar supports DTS:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports ALLM
    This soundbar supports auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), the average soundbar does not.
  • Higher video pass-through
    This soundbar passes through higher-resolution video than the average soundbar (4K vs none).
    4K vs none
  • Supports VRR
    This soundbar supports variable Refresh Rate (VRR), the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Auto volume leveling
    This soundbar supports auto volume leveling, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • 90.9% more expensive
    LG S70TY is more expensive than the average soundbar (£210 vs £110).
    £210 vs £110
  • 90.9% more expensive
    LG S70TY is more expensive than the average soundbar (£210 vs £110).
    £210 vs £110
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
VFM
≈ estimated
05/09/2026
Hands-on review · sound tests and comparison
Verdict
LG S70TY sounds good if you skip rear speakers, but surround effect and treble are limited.
9.0
Bhadrakali
≈ estimated
25/10/2025
Short review · a few weeks of use with an LG TV
Verdict
LG S70TY gives natural, room-filling sound with clear dialogue and works best with LG TVs.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG S70TY

  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X both play on suitable soundtracks.
  • Dialogue enhancement and night mode keep voices clear at low volume.
  • The wireless subwoofer is included and adds punch without overpowering vocals.
  • Manual audio delay lets you fix lip-sync when the picture lags.
  • Auto volume leveling keeps loud ads and quiet scenes at a similar level.
  • VRR and ALLM support smoother gaming.

What customers don't like about LG S70TY

  • Dolby Atmos adds little with only one upward channel.
  • Treble detail and air are less open than expected.
  • Vocals and effects can blur together in busy scenes.
  • No Dolby TrueHD support, which some disc soundtracks rely on.
  • No AUX input, so a wired device has to use optical, USB or Bluetooth.

Verdict

Clear dialogue at normal volume is the first thing the LG S70TY gets right, and that suits anyone who watches late without wanting to turn the sound up. It can decode Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and the upfiring drivers add some height, though the effect is modest with only one upward channel. Setup needs one cable, and the wireless subwoofer adds punch without taking over the voices. Night mode, manual audio delay and auto volume leveling make it easy to live with, and the soft, comfortable sound suits long sessions. VRR and ALLM keep gaming smooth and responsive. Music is listenable too, though treble detail is less open than you might hope. It suits a movie fan who values clear voices and comfortable listening over big, open sound.

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