Samsung HW-J355 vs LG SL9YG review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-J355 vs LG SL9YG because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-J355 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 8 for SL9YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input and power, volume down, volume up, play/pause, microphone, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-J355 has 2.1 versus 4.1.2 for the LG SL9YG. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the HW-J355 versus 500 (overall) W for the SL9YG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HW-J355 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the SL9YG - wireless. The Samsung HW-J355 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the LG SL9YG 8 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SL9YG supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-J355 received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the SL9YG. Multi-room is only available for the LG SL9YG.

Multichannel surround

Only the SL9YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SL9YG. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-J355 got a rating of 4, and LG SL9YG 8 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-J355 over LG SL9YG

Advantages LG SL9YG over Samsung HW-J355