Marshall Heston 120 Black vs Samsung HW-LST70T
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Choosing between the Marshall Heston 120 Black and Samsung HW-LST70T? Both compete in the Soundbar segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Marshall Heston 120 Black scores higher in form factor, room fit. The Samsung HW-LST70T leads in value. They score similarly in ease of use.
These soundbars differ in channel configurations of 5.1.2 vs 3.0, and only the Marshall Heston 120 Black includes Dolby Atmos support. Atmos adds a height dimension to surround sound, placing sounds above you. It's object-based, so the receiver decides which speakers reproduce each sound based on your layout.
These two Soundbar options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
For most home theaters, the Marshall Heston 120 Black is the stronger choice — it leads in 2 of 4 scored dimensions. The Samsung HW-LST70T makes more sense if you prioritize the 1 dimension where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Marshall Heston 120 Black
Samsung HW-LST70T
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Config | 5.1.2 | 3.0 |
| Total Power (RMS) | 150W | 210W |
| Driver Count | 11 | — |
| Freq Response Low | — | — |
| Freq Response High | — | — |
| Passive | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Dolby Digital+ | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | No | No |
| DTS:X | Yes | No |
| DTS Virtual:X | No | No |
| DTS-HD Master | No | No |
| Built-in Sub | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Sub Included | No | No |
| Wireless Sub Support | Yes | No |
| Wireless Surround Support | Yes | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Inputs | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | — |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Analog Stereo In | Yes | No |
| Sub Pre-Out | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| BT Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast | No | No |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa | |
| Room Calibration | Marshall | — |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes | Yes |
| Night Mode | Yes | No |
| App Control | Marshall | SmartThings |
| Wall Mountable | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
- Channel Config: Marshall Heston 120 Black at 5.1.2 vs Samsung HW-LST70T at 3.0
- Total Power (RMS): Marshall Heston 120 Black at 150W vs Samsung HW-LST70T at 210W
- BT Version: Marshall Heston 120 Black at 5.3 vs Samsung HW-LST70T at 4.2
- Driver Count: Marshall Heston 120 Black at 11 vs Samsung HW-LST70T at —
- Dolby Atmos: Marshall Heston 120 Black at Yes vs Samsung HW-LST70T at No. Atmos adds a height dimension to surround sound, placing sounds above you. It's object-based, so the receiver decides which speakers reproduce each sound based on your layout.
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Marshall Heston 120 Black and Samsung HW-LST70T compare to the rest of the field.
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