Sony HT-G700 vs LG SC9S review

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Sony HT-G700 vs LG SC9S comparison chart

Sony HT-G700 vs LG SC9S review

Sony HT-G700
vs
LG SC9S

The Sony HT-G700 vs LG SC9S comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sony HT-G700 was rated 6.2, while the LG SC9S has a rating 6.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-G700 has 3.1 and SC9S has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 400 (overall) versus 310 (overall) according to devices. 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 7 out of 10 received the Sony HT-G700 for audio features and specs, but the LG SC9S received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

The SC9S can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SC9S. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the HT-G700, so in the SC9S there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HT-G700 at 8 out of 10, while the SC9S was rated 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the SC9S provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HT-G700 was rated 10/10, while the SC9S received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SC9S over Sony HT-G700

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
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Common

Product

Sony HT-G700
LG SC9S

Model

HT-G700
SC9S

Brand

Sony
LG

Reviews

306
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.1
2.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

400 (overall)
310 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
1/1

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS HD, DTS ES, DTS 96/24
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

89 x 6.4 x 10.8/35.1 x 2.6 x 3.9
97.5x6.3x12.4/38.4x2.5x4.9

Weight, kg/pounds

3.5/7.1
4.1/9.1

Other

Release year

2020
2022
Sony HT-G700
LG SC9S
Sony HT-G700
LG SC9S

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.2
  • 6.4
  • 6.2Sony HT-G700
  • 6.4LG SC9S