Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 3.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | LG SP11RA Soundbar | Sony HT S100F |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | width | 1,440mm | 900mm |
height | 63mm | 64mm | |
weight | 7,200g | 2,400g | |
volume | 13,272.71cm³ | 5,068.8cm³ | |
thickness | 146mm | 88mm | |
AUDIO | number of channels of sound output | 7.1.4only | 2only |
audio output power | 11x50W | ✗ | |
has bluetooth aptx | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has an hdmi output | ✓ | ✓ |
hdmi ports | 3only | 1only | |
has bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ | |
bluetooth version | v5 | v4.2 | |
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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Sony HT S100F has a width of 900mm. The width represents the horizontal dimension of a device, soundbars are sometimes designed to fit the width of TVs or slightly close.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 1,440mm
is smaller in width than the Sony HT S100F by mm
The Sony HT S100F has a height of 64mm. Height represents the vertical measurement of a soundbar, soundbars are mostly designed as slim as possible to beautifully fit in a space.
The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 63mm
is shorter than the Sony HT S100F by -1mm
Sony HT S100F weighs 2,400g. We recommend 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, even say for many other kinds of products.
LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 7,200g
is heavier than the Sony HT S100F with a difference g.
Often a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to adjust the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should opt to purchase a less heavy soundbar.
The quantity of three-dimensional space occupied by the soundbar or, to keep it simple, the space the soundbar occupies. Sony HT S100F occupies 5,068.8cm³, it is important to know the space that a soundbar occupies just so as to ensure that it will easily fit in the available space next to your other gadgets.
LG SP11RA Soundbar's volume is 13,272.71cm³ meaning it
requires lesser space than the Sony HT S100F by cm³
The thickness of Sony HT S100F is 88mm, 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,
hence thicker than the Sony HT S100F with a difference of 58mm
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 number of main speakers, the second number represents the number of subwoofers, and the third number if available shows the sum of “height” speakers.
NOTE: "Height" speakers are most times placed on the ceiling of the space that has the soundbar, but they may as well be upward-firing speakers within the soundbar itself.
The Sony HT S100F having a sound output value of 2 implies 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
The LG SP11RA Soundbar has an audio output power of 11x50W, this is based on the sum of speakers and their power in watts. It is the 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.
Sony HT S100F supports BLUETOOTH APTX, a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly using Bluetooth.
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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the LG SP11RA Soundbar will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well
Sony HT S100F has an HDMI output port, soundbars with an HDMI or mini HDMI port connect HD audio.
LG SP11RA Soundbar too has HDMI port through which it sends "signals" audio into the HDMI inputs of other digital devices, that can process these signals.
Sony HT S100F has 1 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports imply that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
LG SP11RA Soundbar has 3 HDMI ports, meaning
it has 2 more ports than the Sony HT S100F
Sony HT S100F supports Bluetooth, a cable free technology that enables you to seamlessly transfer data between different devices.
Both the LG SP11RA Soundbar and the Sony HT S100F have Bluetooth, which allows both devices to support data exchange with compatible devices that are in close range using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony HT S100F has a Bluetooth version of 4.2
LG SP11RA Soundbar has a Bluetooth version of 5, meaning
it has a higher version than the Sony HT S100F
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
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.
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 Sony HT S100F
LG SP11RA Soundbar has the HDMI ARC/EARC
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
Sony HT S100F 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.