Sony HT-G700 vs LG SLM4R review
Sony HT-G700 vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-G700 has a total rating of 6.2 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SLM4R. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth and power, volume down, volume up, function, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-G700 has 3.1 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 400 (overall) W for the HT-G700 versus 420 (overall) W for the SLM4R. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HT-G700 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-G700 received a rating of 8/10 versus 6/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the SLM4R. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the HT-G700 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-G700. For multichannel surround Sony HT-G700 got a rating of 10, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.
Advantages Sony HT-G700 over LG SLM4R
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages LG SLM4R over Sony HT-G700
- App control