Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 2.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | LG SP11RA Soundbar | Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 1,440mm | 1,390mm |
height | 63mm | 180mm | |
weight | 7,200g | 1,220g | |
volume | 13,272.71cm³ | 54,912.06cm³ | |
thickness | 146mm | 219mm | |
AUDIO | number of channels of sound output | 7.1.4only | 2only |
audio output power | 11x50W | ✗ | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an aux input | ✗ | ✓ |
has an hdmi output | ✓ | ✗ | |
hdmi ports | 3only | ✗ | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v5 | ✗ | |
supports wi-fi | ✓ | ✗ | |
hdmi version | v2.1 | ✗ | |
has s/pdif out port | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | hdmi arc / earc | ✓ | ✗ |
compatible with google assistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has spotify connect | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dolby atmos | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dts:x | ✓ | ✗ | |
has chromecast built-in | ✓ | ✗ | |
has airplay | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital plus | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports dolby digital | ✓ | ✗ | |
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Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar has a width of 1,390mm. The width represents the horizontal dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are sometimes designed to match the width of television sets or get close.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 1,440mm
is wider than the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar by mm
The Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar measures to a height of 180mm. The height represents the vertical measurement of a soundbar, soundbars are commonly designed as thin as it can be to beautifully fit in a space.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 63mm
is shorter than the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar with a difference -117mm
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar weighs 1,220g. We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry around the space.
Lighter home appliances are advantageous, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 7,200g
is heavier than the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar with a difference g.
Commonly a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you will need to adjust the position of the soundbar often, then you should opt to purchase a less heavy soundbar.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space occupied by the soundbar or, to keep it simple, the space the soundbar occupies. Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar occupies 54,912.06cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that a soundbar occupies to ensure that it will easily fit in the space available next to your other gadgets.
LG SP11RA Soundbar's volume is 13,272.71cm³ meaning it
requires lesser space than the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar by cm³
The thickness of Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar is 219mm, to know the thickness of the soundbar you divide its volume by the soundbar's surface area(length by width)
LG SP11RA Soundbar has a thickness of 146mm,
meaning that it is less thicker than the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar with a difference of -73mm
For surround sound channels, you'll come across figures in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number represents the sum of main speakers, the second number defines the number of subwoofers, and the third number if available denotes the sum of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are commonly placed on the ceiling of the space containing the soundbar, but they may as well be upward-firing speakers inside the soundbar itself.
The Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar having a sound output value of 2 implies that it has 2 main speakers
Well as the LG SP11RA Soundbar having 7.1.4 implies that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
The LG SP11RA Soundbar has an audio output power of 11x50W, this is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. It is the amount of power the LG SP11RA Soundbar speakers can be loaded with "comfortably".
To better understand how loud any speaker can get, there are other features to factor in such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.
LG SP11RA Soundbar supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Coz it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the LG SP11RA Soundbar will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well
The Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar has an auxiliary input, this allows you to play from other audio sources by channeling them through a simple audio port say a 3.5mm jack.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has an HDMI output port, soundbars with an HDMI or mini HDMI port connect HD audio.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has 3 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you can connect at the same time several devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar supports Bluetooth, a wireless technology that enables you to seamlessly transfer data between different compatible devices.
Both the LG SP11RA Soundbar and the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar have Bluetooth, which means both devices to support data exchange with compatible devices that are in close range using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has a Bluetooth version of 5
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the LG SP11RA Soundbar can connect to Wi-Fi.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has an HDMI version of 2.1, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar and the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar have S/PDIF out ports
Before you needed to connect an optical cable from your TV to the optical input of an audio device on top of the already connected HDMI cable to play all audio through a soundbar, now with ARC you can easily connect all these at a go from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to an HDMI ARC socket on your soundbar.
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio over HDMI. ARC is only capable of carrying compressed 5.1 audio, but eARC has higher bandwidth and can carry uncompressed 7.1 audio, as well as formats such as DTS:X and full bitrate Dolby Atmos. It is available on the LG SP11RA Soundbar
LG SP11RA Soundbar is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.
Spotify Connect allows you to control the music playing on the soundbar from the Spotify app on another device when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. LG SP11RA Soundbar has Spotify connect
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. LG SP11RA Soundbar has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.
DTS:X is an object-based surround sound technology that allows filmmakers to place and move individual sounds around your listening space, giving you a theater-like audio experience.
More like Dolby Atmos as it aims to create a multi-dimensional sound that "places you at the center of the action", it differs from Dolby Atmos by the required speaker configuration. LG SP11RA Soundbar has DTS:X
Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows you to stream entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.
AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screens, videos, and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles, or present your slideshows easily on your device.
If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. LG SP11RA Soundbar supports Dolby digital plus
LG SP11RA Soundbar supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.