It makes sense comparing ZVOX SB380 vs LG SN9YG because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SB380 has a total rating of 4 out of 10 versus 7 for SN9YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input and power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the ZVOX SB380 has 3.1 versus 5.1.2 for the LG SN9YG. The output power is different and equal to 45 W for the SB380 versus 520 (overall) W for the SN9YG. Only the ZVOX SB380 has a built-in subwoofer. The ZVOX SB380 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the LG SN9YG 8 for its audio features and specs.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Only the LG SN9YG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Only the SN9YG has Bluetooth support. Only the SN9YG supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the SB380 received a rating of 4/10 versus 8/10, respectively. App control is available for the SN9YG. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN9YG. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the SN9YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN9YG. For multichannel surround ZVOX SB380 got a rating of 4, and LG SN9YG 10 out of 10.