Bose Soundbar 500 vs LG SN4Y review

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In this article, we will talk about Bose Soundbar 500 vs LG SN4Y comparison. The Bose Soundbar 500 was rated 7.4, while the LG SN4Y has a rating 5.4. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, microphone for the Soundbar 500 and power, volume down, volume up, function for the SN4Y.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Soundbar 500 has 3.0 and SN4Y has 2.1. 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. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking. The Soundbar 500 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Soundbar 500. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Bose Soundbar 500 versus 1/1 HDMIs in the LG SN4Y. As in the Soundbar 500, so in the SN4Y there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Soundbar 500 at 8 out of 10, while the SN4Y was rated 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The Bose Soundbar 500 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Soundbar 500. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The Soundbar 500 was rated 4/10, while the SN4Y received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Bose Soundbar 500 over LG SN4Y

Advantages LG SN4Y over Bose Soundbar 500