Sony HT-S40R vs LG SN4Y review

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In this article, we will talk about Sony HT-S40R vs LG SN4Y comparison. The Sony HT-S40R was rated 5.2, while the LG SN4Y has a rating 5.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-S40R has 5.1 and SN4Y has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 600 (overall) versus 400 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HT-S40R via wired, but SN4Y has wireless connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Sony HT-S40R for audio features and specs, but the LG SN4Y received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-S40R versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG SN4Y. As in the HT-S40R, so in the SN4Y there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the SN4Y provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HT-S40R or SN4Y. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HT-S40R was rated 8/10, while the SN4Y received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SN4Y over Sony HT-S40R