LG S90QY vs LG SLM4R review
LG S90QY vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, S90QY has a total rating of 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 LG S90QY has 5.1.3 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 440 (overall) W for the S90QY versus 420 (overall) W for the SLM4R. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG S90QY 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 S90QY.
Connectivity
Only the LG S90QY can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the S90QY supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the S90QY received a rating of 8/10 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 S90QY has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S90QY. For multichannel surround LG S90QY got a rating of 10, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.
Advantages LG S90QY over LG SLM4R
- 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 LG S90QY
- App control
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
Manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8LG S90QY
- 5.2LG SLM4R
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