JBL Bar 5.0 vs LG SLM4R review
JBL Bar 5.0 vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Bar 5.0 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SLM4R. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, volume down, volume up and power, volume down, volume up, function, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the JBL Bar 5.0 has 5.0 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 250 (overall) W for the Bar 5.0 versus 420 (overall) W for the SLM4R. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The JBL Bar 5.0 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the LG SLM4R 7 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the Bar 5.0.
Connectivity
Only the JBL Bar 5.0 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the Bar 5.0 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Bar 5.0 received a rating of 10/10 versus 6/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the Bar 5.0. Multi-room is only available for the JBL Bar 5.0.
Multichannel surround
Only the Bar 5.0 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround JBL Bar 5.0 got a rating of 7, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.
Advantages JBL Bar 5.0 over LG SLM4R
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
Advantages LG SLM4R over JBL Bar 5.0
- Separate subwoofer in package
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.2JBL Bar 5.0
- 5.2LG SLM4R
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