Sonos Beam vs LG LASC58R review

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The Sonos Beam vs LG LASC58R comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sonos Beam was rated 6, while the LG LASC58R has a rating 6.2. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, microphone, play/pause for the Beam and power, volume down, volume up, function for the LASC58R.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Beam has 3.0 and LASC58R has 4.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Sonos Beam for audio features and specs, but the LG LASC58R received 7 out of 10. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Beam. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sonos Beam versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG LASC58R. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the LASC58R. We rated the connectivity of the Beam at 6 out of 10, while the LASC58R was rated 8/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the Beam or LASC58R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Beam was rated 4/10, while the LASC58R received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sonos Beam over LG LASC58R

Advantages LG LASC58R over Sonos Beam