Samsung HW-R450 vs LG SL9YG review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-R450 vs LG SL9YG because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-R450 has a total rating of 4 out of 10 versus 8 for SL9YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: volume down, volume up, power, source 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-R450 has 2.1 versus 4.1.2 for the LG SL9YG. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the HW-R450 versus 500 (overall) W for the SL9YG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The Samsung HW-R450 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the LG SL9YG 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support is available on the SL9YG.

Connectivity

Only the LG SL9YG can 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-R450 received a rating of 5/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available for the SL9YG. 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-R450 got a rating of 4, and LG SL9YG 8 out of 10.

Advantages LG SL9YG over Samsung HW-R450