Samsung Q990B vs LG SN4Y review

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Samsung Q990B vs LG SN4Y comparison chart

Samsung Q990B vs LG SN4Y review

Samsung Q990B
vs
LG SN4Y

In this article, we will talk about Samsung Q990B vs LG SN4Y comparison. The Samsung Q990B was rated 9.8, 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 Q990B has 11.1.4 and SN4Y has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 656 (overall) versus 400 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 10 out of 10 received the Samsung Q990B for audio features and specs, but the LG SN4Y received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

The Q990B can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Q990B. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Samsung Q990B versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG SN4Y. As in the Q990B, so in the SN4Y there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Q990B at 10 out of 10, while the SN4Y was rated 7/10.

Features

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Samsung Q990B equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Q990B. The Q990B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Q990B was rated 10/10, while the SN4Y received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Samsung Q990B over LG SN4Y

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Microphone
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

Samsung Q990B
LG SN4Y

Model

Q990B
SN4Y

Brand

Samsung
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

11.1.4
2.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

656 (overall)
400 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

2
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

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

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

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA, DTS Express, DTS 5.1ch
DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

123.1x6.8x13.7/48.5x2.7x5.4
89 x 5 x 7.6/35.1 x 2.3 x 3.4

Weight, kg/pounds

7.7/17
2.2/5.2

Other

Release year

2022
2020
Samsung Q990B
LG SN4Y
Samsung Q990B
LG SN4Y

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 9.8
  • 5.4
  • 9.8Samsung Q990B
  • 5.4LG SN4Y