LG SC9S vs LG SLM4R review

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LG SC9S vs LG SLM4R review

LG SC9S
vs
LG SLM4R

LG SC9S vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SC9S has a total rating of 6.4 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 SC9S has 2.1 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 310 (overall) W for the SC9S versus 420 (overall) W for the SLM4R. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG SC9S got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the LG SLM4R 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the SC9S.

Connectivity

Only the LG SC9S can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SC9S supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SC9S received a rating of 7/10 versus 6/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the SC9S has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SC9S. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 5 points out of 10.

Advantages LG SC9S 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
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Common

Product

LG SC9S
LG SLM4R

Model

SC9S
SLM4R

Brand

LG
LG

Reviews

0
0

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

has not
power, volume down, volume up, function

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.1
4.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

310 (overall)
420 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
2

Separate speaker connections

has not
wireless

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, SoundCloud
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
0/0

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

97.5x6.3x12.4/38.4x2.5x4.9
89 x 5 x 7.6/35.1 x 2.3 x 3.4

Weight, kg/pounds

4.1/9.1
2.2/5.2

Other

Release year

2022
2020
LG SC9S
LG SLM4R
LG SC9S
LG SLM4R

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.4
  • 5.2
  • 6.4LG SC9S
  • 5.2LG SLM4R