LG SN11RG vs Samsung HW-Q90R

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Votes 2 2
Rating 3.5 3.5

SN11RG vs HW-Q90R comparison chart

Overall
LG SN11RG
7.5
Samsung HW-Q90R
8.2
8
10
Multichannel surround
10
10

LG SN11RG vs Samsung HW-Q90R review

LG SN11RG
vs
Samsung HW-Q90R

Choosing a soundbar is not an easy task and the LG SN11RG vs Samsung HW-Q90R comparison is meant to help you with that. As a result, it is clear that HW-Q90R is much better designed and has a better sound performance than SN11RG. According to the results of our comparison, SN11RG received 7.5 points out of 10 possible, and HW-Q90R was rated 8.2 points.

Advantages LG SN11RG over Samsung HW-Q90R

  • We do not know advantages

Advantages Samsung HW-Q90R over LG SN11RG

  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Possible to create a multi-room system

Audio features

Each of the compared models received 9 points for the audio features.

SN11RG
9
HW-Q90R
9

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the SN11RG and the HW-Q90R.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. The number of channels in the considered devices is the same - 7.1.4. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, LG SN11RG has 770 (overall) W, and 512 (overall) W has the competitor.

SN11RG HW-Q90R
Built-in channels7.1.47.1.4
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W770 (overall)512 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)22
Separate speaker connectionswirelesswireless

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. Both reviewed devices are equipped with an external subwoofer. Competitors support wireless connection to a separate external subwoofer.

SN11RG HW-Q90R
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswirelesswireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The multichannel sound reproduction capabilities of the soundbars were rated 10 out of 10.

SN11RG
10
HW-Q90R
10

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. If we consider the models in terms of support for Dolby Atmos, then both soundbars can work with this technology.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. This ability to reproduce surround sound with DTS:X technology is included in each of these soundbars.

SN11RG HW-Q90R
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHDDolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS HD, DTS Digital SurroundDTS Digital Surround

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services.

SN11RG
0
HW-Q90R
5

None of the two models is not implemented AirPlay function. The popular Spotify service is available on the HW-Q90R.

SN11RG HW-Q90R
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas nothas not

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: LG SN11RG was rated 9 out of 10, and Samsung HW-Q90R was rated 7 out of 10.

SN11RG
9
HW-Q90R
7

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on both devices.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models. The competitors in this comparison has 2/1 HDMI inputs/outputs.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is basic for both soundbars. Connecting external devices via USB can be done on both models.

SN11RG HW-Q90R
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output2/12/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output0/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/00/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output00

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The ability to control the soundbar using the application is implemented in each of the competitors. Both soundbars have a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. The HW-Q90R has the ability to use a multiroom system.

SN11RG HW-Q90R
Voice controlGoogle AssistantAmazon Alexa
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

SN11RG HW-Q90R
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in142.2 x 5 x 12.7/56.8 x 2.5 x 5.8122.4 x 8.1 x 13.4/48.2 x 3.2 x 5.3
Weight, kg/pounds6.8/15.98.7/19.4
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