LG SC9S vs LG SN4Y review

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LG SC9S vs LG SN4Y comparison chart

LG SC9S vs LG SN4Y review

LG SC9S
vs
LG SN4Y

In this article, we will talk about LG SC9S vs LG SN4Y comparison. The LG SC9S was rated 6.4, while the LG SN4Y has a rating 5.4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 310 (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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

The SC9S can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SC9S. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the SC9S, 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

Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the 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 is onboard the SC9S. The SC9S can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SC9S was rated 5/10, while the SN4Y received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SC9S over LG SN4Y

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

Product

LG SC9S
LG SN4Y

Model

SC9S
SN4Y

Brand

LG
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

2.1
2.1

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

310 (overall)
400 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

has not
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

1/1
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, Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

97.5x6.3x12.4/38.4x2.5x4.9
89 x 5 x 7.6/35.1 x 2.3 x 3.4

Weight, kg/pounds

4.1/9.1
2.2/5.2

Other

Release year

2022
2020
LG SC9S
LG SN4Y
LG SC9S
LG SN4Y

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.4
  • 5.4
  • 6.4LG SC9S
  • 5.4LG SN4Y