LG S80QR vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review
An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so LG S80QR vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, both soundbars have the same overall rating of 8.4.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG S80QR has 5.1.3 versus 5.1.2 for the Bose Smart Soundbar 900. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The S80QR has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the Smart Soundbar 900 - wired. Both models received our 8 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify is available on each of the soundbars. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, SoundCloud.
Connectivity
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the S80QR received a rating of 10/10 versus 9/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the Smart Soundbar 900. A built-in microphone is present only on the Smart Soundbar 900. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S80QR. For multichannel surround LG S80QR got a rating of 10, and Bose Smart Soundbar 900 6 out of 10.
Advantages LG S80QR over Bose Smart Soundbar 900
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Bose Smart Soundbar 900 over LG S80QR
- App control
- Microphone
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.4LG S80QR
- 8.4Bose Smart Soundbar 900
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