LG SNC4R vs LG S90QY review

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LG SNC4R vs LG S90QY review

LG SNC4R
vs
LG S90QY

It makes sense comparing LG SNC4R vs LG S90QY because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SNC4R has a total rating of 5.2 out of 10 versus 8 for S90QY.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SNC4R has 4.1 versus 5.1.3 for the LG S90QY. The output power is different and equal to 420 (overall) W for the SNC4R versus 440 (overall) W for the S90QY. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG SNC4R got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the LG S90QY 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the S90QY.

Connectivity

Only the LG S90QY can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the S90QY supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SNC4R received a rating of 6/10 versus 8/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the SNC4R. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the S90QY has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S90QY. For multichannel surround LG SNC4R got a rating of 5, and LG S90QY 10 out of 10.

Advantages LG SNC4R over LG S90QY

  • App control

Advantages LG S90QY over LG SNC4R

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

LG SNC4R
LG S90QY

Model

SNC4R
S90QY

Brand

LG
LG

Reviews

9
0

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
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

4.1
5.1.3

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

420 (overall)
440 (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

has not
Pandora, SoundCloud

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

0/0
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 Digital
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS Digital Surround
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

89 x 5 x 7.6/35.1 x 2.3 x 3.4
119.8x6.3x13.4/47.2x2.5x5.3

Weight, kg/pounds

2.2/5.2
5.1/11.1

Other

Release year

2020
2022
LG SNC4R
LG S90QY
LG SNC4R
LG S90QY

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

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  • worse
  • 5.2
  • 8
  • 5.2LG SNC4R
  • 8LG S90QY