LG S65Q vs LG SLM4R review

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LG S65Q vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, S65Q has a total rating of 5 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 LG S65Q has 3.1 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 330 (overall) W for the S65Q 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 S65Q supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the S65Q 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 LG S65Q got a rating of 6, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.

Advantages LG S65Q over LG SLM4R

Advantages LG SLM4R over LG S65Q