Samsung HW-Q90R vs LG SN4Y review

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In this article, we will talk about Samsung HW-Q90R vs LG SN4Y comparison. The Samsung HW-Q90R was rated 8.2, while the LG SN4Y has a rating 5.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, source for the HW-Q90R and power, volume down, volume up, function for the SN4Y.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-Q90R has 7.1.4 and SN4Y has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 512 (overall) versus 400 (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 9 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-Q90R for audio features and specs, but the LG SN4Y received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HW-Q90R can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HW-Q90R. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung HW-Q90R versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG SN4Y. As in the HW-Q90R, so in the SN4Y there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Samsung HW-Q90R equipped with a microphone. The Samsung HW-Q90R may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HW-Q90R. The HW-Q90R can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The HW-Q90R was rated 10/10, while the SN4Y received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung HW-Q90R over LG SN4Y