JBL BAR 500 vs LG SLM4R review

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JBL BAR 500 vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, BAR 500 has a total rating of 8.6 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SLM4R. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, 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 500 has 5.1 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 620 (overall) W for the BAR 500 versus 420 (overall) W for the SLM4R. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the BAR 500.

Connectivity

Only the JBL BAR 500 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the BAR 500 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the BAR 500 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 500. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the BAR 500 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround JBL BAR 500 got a rating of 7, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.

Advantages JBL BAR 500 over LG SLM4R