The LG SNC4R vs LG SC9S comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The LG SNC4R was rated 5.2, while the LG SC9S has a rating 6.4.
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SNC4R has 4.1 and SC9S has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 420 (overall) versus 310 (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 7 out of 10 received the LG SNC4R for audio features and specs, but the LG SC9S received 6 out of 10.
The SC9S can play audio from Spotify.
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SC9S. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SC9S. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SNC4R at 6 out of 10, while the SC9S was rated 7/10.
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.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SC9S. The SC9S can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The same score of 5/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.