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.
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.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
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.
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.
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.