Yamaha YAS-107 vs LG SLM4R review
Yamaha YAS-107 vs LG SLM4R comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, YAS-107 has a total rating of 6.8 out of 10 versus 5.2 for SLM4R. The competitors' control buttons are different: input, mute, volume down, volume up, power and power, volume down, volume up, function, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha YAS-107 has 2.0 versus 4.1 for the LG SLM4R. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the YAS-107 versus 420 (overall) W for the SLM4R. Only the Yamaha YAS-107 has a built-in subwoofer. The YAS-107 has a wired connection to separate subwoofer, and the SLM4R - wireless. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the YAS-107.
Connectivity
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the YAS-107 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 6/10.
Features
App control is available in every soundbar. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Yamaha YAS-107 got a rating of 6, and LG SLM4R 5 out of 10.
Advantages Yamaha YAS-107 over LG SLM4R
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
Advantages LG SLM4R over Yamaha YAS-107
- Separate subwoofer in package
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)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.8Yamaha YAS-107
- 5.2LG SLM4R
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