The LG SL9YG vs LG LASC58R comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The LG SL9YG was rated 8, while the LG LASC58R has a rating 6.2. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, play/pause, microphone for the SL9YG and power, volume down, volume up, function for the LASC58R.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SL9YG has 4.1.2 and LASC58R has 4.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 500 (overall) versus 420 (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 8 out of 10 received the LG SL9YG for audio features and specs, but the LG LASC58R received 7 out of 10.
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The SL9YG can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SL9YG. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the SL9YG, so in the LASC58R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SL9YG at 7 out of 10, while the LASC58R was rated 8/10.
Both devices have integrated voice control via Google Assistant. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The LG SL9YG may become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SL9YG. The SL9YG can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SL9YG was rated 8/10, while the LASC58R received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.