Sony HT-A5000 vs LG SLM4R review
Sony HT-A5000 vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HT-A5000 has a total rating of 7.8 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SLM4R.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-A5000 has 5.1.2 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 450 (overall) W for the HT-A5000 versus 420 (overall) W for the SLM4R. Only the Sony HT-A5000 has a built-in subwoofer. The Sony HT-A5000 got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the LG SLM4R 7 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the HT-A5000.
Connectivity
Only the Sony HT-A5000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HT-A5000 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-A5000 received a rating of 7/10 versus 6/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available for the SLM4R. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the HT-A5000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A5000. For multichannel surround Sony HT-A5000 got a rating of 10, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.
Advantages Sony HT-A5000 over LG SLM4R
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages LG SLM4R over Sony HT-A5000
- Separate subwoofer in package
- App control