LG SN11RG vs LG SN9YG review

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LG SN11RG vs LG SN9YG comparison chart

LG SN11RG vs LG SN9YG review

LG SN11RG
vs
LG SN9YG

It makes sense comparing LG SN11RG vs LG SN9YG because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SN11RG has a total rating of 7.5 out of 10 versus 7 for SN9YG. The set of control buttons for competitors is the same and is: power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone.

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 LG SN9YG. The output power is different and equal to 770 (overall) W for the SN11RG versus 520 (overall) W for the SN9YG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG SN11RG got our rating of 9 out of 10, and the LG SN9YG 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

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 LG SN9YG. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SN11RG received a rating of 9/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

Both models support voice control using Google Assistant. 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. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.

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Common

Product

LG SN11RG
LG SN9YG

Model

SN11RG
SN9YG

Brand

LG
LG

Reviews

19
18

General

Placement type

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

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone
power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone

Audio features

Built-in channels

7.1.4
5.1.2

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

770 (overall)
520 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
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

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

2/1
1/1

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

Google Assistant
Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHD
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHD

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS HD, DTS Digital Surround
DTS HD, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

142.2 x 5 x 12.7/56.8 x 2.5 x 5.8
121 x 5 x 12.7/48 x 2.2 x 5.7

Weight, kg/pounds

6.8/15.9
5.8/13.9

Other

Release year

2020
2020
LG SN11RG
LG SN9YG
LG SN11RG
LG SN9YG

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

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  • 7.5
  • 7
  • 7.5LG SN11RG
  • 7LG SN9YG