LG SN10YG vs Bose Solo 5 review

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LG SN10YG vs Bose Solo 5 comparison chart

LG SN10YG vs Bose Solo 5 review

LG SN10YG
vs
Bose Solo 5

The LG SN10YG vs Bose Solo 5 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The LG SN10YG was rated 7.2, while the Bose Solo 5 has a rating 4.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SN10YG has 5.1.2 and Solo 5 has 2.0. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 8 out of 10 received the LG SN10YG for audio features and specs, but the Bose Solo 5 received 5 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SN10YG. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SN10YG. We rated the connectivity of the SN10YG at 9 out of 10, while the Solo 5 was rated 3/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The LG SN10YG equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SN10YG. The SN10YG can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SN10YG was rated 10/10, while the Solo 5 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SN10YG over Bose Solo 5

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • Microphone
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

LG SN10YG
Bose Solo 5

Model

SN10YG
Solo 5

Brand

LG
Bose

Reviews

7
13457

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, play/pause, microphone
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

5.1.2
2.0

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

570 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

2/1
0/0

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
1/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHD
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS HD, DTS Digital Surround
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

142.2 x 5 x 12.7/56.8 x 2.5 x 5.8
21.6 x 2.8 x 3.4/54.9 x7 x 8.6

Weight, kg/pounds

6.8/15.9
1.7/3.7

Other

Release year

2020
2016
LG SN10YG
Bose Solo 5
LG SN10YG
Bose Solo 5

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.2
  • 4
  • 7.2LG SN10YG
  • 4Bose Solo 5