Samsung HW-S60A vs LG SLM4R review
Samsung HW-S60A vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, HW-S60A has a total rating of 4.8 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SLM4R. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, 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 Samsung HW-S60A has 5.0 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the HW-S60A 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
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HW-S60A supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HW-S60A 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
None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-S60A got a rating of 6, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.
Advantages Samsung HW-S60A over LG SLM4R
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
Advantages LG SLM4R over Samsung HW-S60A
- Separate subwoofer in package
- App control