Bose Solo 5 vs LG SN11RG review
Bose Solo 5 vs LG SN11RG comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, Solo 5 has a total rating of 4 out of 10 versus 7.5 for SN11RG.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Bose Solo 5 has 2.0 versus 7.1.4 for the LG SN11RG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The Bose Solo 5 got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the LG SN11RG 9 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Connectivity
Only the LG SN11RG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SN11RG supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the Solo 5 received a rating of 3/10 versus 9/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN11RG. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the SN11RG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN11RG. For multichannel surround Bose Solo 5 got a rating of 4, and LG SN11RG 10 out of 10.
Advantages LG SN11RG 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
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 4Bose Solo 5
- 7.5LG SN11RG
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