LG SN11RG vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review
An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so LG SN11RG vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SN11RG has a total rating of 7.5 out of 10 versus 8.4 for Smart Soundbar 900.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SN11RG has 7.1.4 versus 5.1.2 for the Bose Smart Soundbar 900. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The SN11RG has a wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the Smart Soundbar 900 - wired. The LG SN11RG got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 8 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the Smart Soundbar 900.
Connectivity
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The LG SN11RG has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Bose Smart Soundbar 900. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 9/10. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN11RG. For multichannel surround LG SN11RG got a rating of 10, and Bose Smart Soundbar 900 6 out of 10.
Advantages LG SN11RG over Bose Smart Soundbar 900
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Compatible with DTS:X
Advantages Bose Smart Soundbar 900 over LG SN11RG
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
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)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 7.5LG SN11RG
- 8.4Bose Smart Soundbar 900
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