Sony HT-X8500 vs LG SLM4R review

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Sony HT-X8500 vs LG SLM4R review

Sony HT-X8500
vs
LG SLM4R

Sony HT-X8500 vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-X8500 has a total rating of 6 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-X8500 has 2.1 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. Only the Sony HT-X8500 has a built-in subwoofer. The Sony HT-X8500 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the LG SLM4R 7 for its 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-X8500 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-X8500 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-X8500 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-X8500. For multichannel surround Sony HT-X8500 got a rating of 10, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-X8500 over LG SLM4R

  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages LG SLM4R over Sony HT-X8500

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • App control
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