Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | LG SP11RA Soundbar | Bose TV Speaker |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 1,440mm | 594mm |
height | 63mm | 55mm | |
weight | 7,200g | 1,950g | |
volume | 13,272.71cm³ | 3,299.67cm³ | |
thickness | 146mm | 101mm | |
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 | 1only | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v5 | v4 | |
supports bluetooth pairing using nfc | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports wi-fi | ✓ | ✗ | |
hdmi version | v2.1 | ✗ | |
has s/pdif out port | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | hdmi arc / earc | ✓ | ✗ |
compatible with google assistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
compatible with siri | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 TV Speaker has a width of 594mm. A soundbar's width indicates the horizontal dimension of a soundbar, soundbars are sometimes designed to fit the width of TVs or slightly close.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 1,440mm
is narrower than the Bose TV Speaker by mm
Bose TV Speaker has a height of 55mm. The height represents the vertical dimension of a device, soundbars are commonly designed as slim as it can be to beautifully fit in a space.
LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 63mm
is longer in height than the Bose TV Speaker with a difference 8mm
The Bose TV Speaker weighs 1,950g. We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter soundbars are easier to shift around the space.
A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes their movement easier, and for many other kinds of products.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 7,200g
weigh more than the Bose TV Speaker with a difference g.
Commonly a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to switch the position of the soundbar often, then you should aim to purchase a lighter soundbar.
The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the soundbar or, in simpler terms, the space the soundbar occupies. Bose TV Speaker takes up 3,299.67cm³, it is important to know the space that the soundbar takes up just so as to confirm that it would fit with ease into the space available .
LG SP11RA Soundbar's volume is 13,272.71cm³ meaning it
requires lesser space than the Bose TV Speaker with a difference of cm³
The depth of Bose TV Speaker is 101mm, to know the thickness of a device you divide its space occupied by the soundbar's surface area(length by width)
LG SP11RA Soundbar has a thickness of 146mm,
meaning that it is thicker than the Bose TV Speaker by 45mm
For surround sound channels, you’re going to run across figures in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number defines the sum of main speakers, the second number defines the sum of subwoofers, and the third number if available shows the total of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are usually placed on the ceiling of the room that has the soundbar, but they may also just be upward-facing speakers within the soundbar.
Bose TV Speaker having a sound output value of 2 indicates that it has 2 main speakers
And the LG SP11RA Soundbar having 7.1.4 implies that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker
LG SP11RA Soundbar has an audio output power of 11x50W, this is based on the total of speakers and their power in watts. It is the power the LG SP11RA Soundbar speakers can "comfortably" be loaded.
To get a better understanding of how loud any speaker can get, there are other aspects to look at such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.
LG SP11RA Soundbar supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It transfers 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well
The Bose TV Speaker has an auxiliary input, an aux input allows you to play from other audio devices by channeling them via a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack.
The Bose TV Speaker has an HDMI output port, soundbars with an HDMI or mini HDMI port connect high-definition audio.
LG SP11RA Soundbar too has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface port by which it sends "signals" audio into the HDMI inputs of other digital devices, that can receive and process these signals.
Bose TV Speaker has 1 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports mean that you may connect at the same time several devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar has 3 HDMI ports, meaning
that the LG SP11RA Soundbar has 2 more ports than the Bose TV Speaker
Bose TV Speaker has Bluetooth, a wireless technology that enables you to seamlessly transfer data between different compatible devices.
Both the LG SP11RA Soundbar and the Bose TV Speaker have Bluetooth, which means both devices to facilitate data transfers with compatible devices that are in close range using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Bose TV Speaker has a Bluetooth version of 4
LG SP11RA Soundbar has a Bluetooth version of 5, meaning
LG SP11RA Soundbar got a higher version than the Bose TV Speaker
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Bose TV Speaker supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
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 TV Speaker 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.
Bose TV Speaker is compatible with Apple's Siri voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Apple HomeKit-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. Bose TV Speaker supports Dolby digital plus
LG SP11RA Soundbar supports Dolby digital plus as well.
Bose TV Speaker supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.
LG SP11RA Soundbar too supports Dolby digital.