LG SN11RG vs LG SL9YG review

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It makes sense comparing LG SN11RG vs LG SL9YG because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SN11RG has a total rating of 7.5 out of 10 versus 8 for SL9YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone 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 LG SN11RG has 7.1.4 versus 4.1.2 for the LG SL9YG. The output power is different and equal to 770 (overall) W for the SN11RG versus 500 (overall) W for the SL9YG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG SN11RG got our rating of 9 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

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG SN11RG has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the LG SL9YG. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SN11RG received a rating of 9/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

Both models support voice control using Google Assistant. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the LG SL9YG.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround LG SN11RG got a rating of 10, and LG SL9YG 8 out of 10.

Advantages LG SL9YG over LG SN11RG