Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs LG SLM4R review
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Smart Ultra Soundbar has a total rating of 8.4 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 Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar has 5.1.2 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The Smart Ultra Soundbar has a wired connection to separate subwoofer, and the SLM4R - wireless. The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar 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 Smart Ultra Soundbar.
Connectivity
Only the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the Smart Ultra Soundbar supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the Smart Ultra Soundbar received a rating of 9/10 versus 6/10, respectively.
Features
App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the Smart Ultra Soundbar. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the Smart Ultra Soundbar has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar got a rating of 6, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.
Advantages Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar over LG SLM4R
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Microphone
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
Advantages LG SLM4R over Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
- Separate subwoofer in package
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
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.4Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
- 5.2LG SLM4R
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