In this article, we will talk about LG S90QY vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The LG S90QY was rated 8, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that S90QY has 5.1.3 and HT-S40R has 5.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 440 (overall) versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the S90QY via wireless, but HT-S40R has wired connection type. Rate 8 out of 10 received the LG S90QY for audio features and specs, but the Sony HT-S40R received 7 out of 10.
The S90QY can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the S90QY. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG S90QY versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. As in the S90QY, so in the HT-S40R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the S90QY at 8 out of 10, while the HT-S40R was rated 7/10.
None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S90QY. The S90QY can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The S90QY was rated 10/10, while the HT-S40R received a mark of 8/10 for multichannel surround.