LG SN4Y vs LG SLM4R review

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LG SN4Y vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, SN4Y has a total rating of 5.4 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SLM4R. The set of control buttons for competitors is the same and is: power, volume down, volume up, function.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SN4Y has 2.1 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 400 (overall) W for the SN4Y versus 420 (overall) W for the SLM4R. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG SN4Y got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the LG SLM4R 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

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

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SN4Y supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SN4Y received a rating of 7/10 versus 6/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available in every soundbar. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround LG SN4Y got a rating of 6, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.

Advantages LG SN4Y over LG SLM4R