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LG SN11RG
Samsung HW-Q850A
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Channels
7.1.4
Channels
5.1.2
Our Verdict
LG SN11RG
Samsung HW-Q850A
The LG SN11RG is a better soundbar than the Samsung HW-Q850A. The LG is a 7.1.4 setup with a slightly bass-heavy sound profile out-of-the-box, which some users may prefer. It also comes with a room correction feature. However, the 5.1.2 Samsung has a better surrounds performance and a graphic EQ for sound customization.
Variants
- SN11RG (Black)
- HW-Q850A (Black)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.0
7.9
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
56.8" (144.2 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)
Height
2.5" (6.3 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)
Depth
5.8" (14.7 cm)
4.5" (11.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.7" (22.1 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Height
15.4" (39.1 cm)
15.8" (40.1 cm)
Depth
12.3" (31.2 cm)
15.8" (40.1 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
5.1" (13.0 cm)
3.5" (9.0 cm)
Height
8.3" (21.0 cm)
5.8" (14.8 cm)
Depth
7.5" (19.0 cm)
3.5" (9.0 cm)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on back)
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
N/A
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.2
8.0
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.79
0.92
Std. Err.
3.59 dB
3.24 dB
Channels
7.1.4
5.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
28.3 Hz
33.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
8.4
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-5
3
Suggested Treble Setting
-1
N/A
Slope
-0.44
0.46
Std. Err.
2.73 dB
2.33 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
28.7 Hz
29.5 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
7.7
7.4
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
90.5 dB SPL
94.4 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.05 dB
2.69 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.8
7.8
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.67
0.39
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.47
2.21
Center
7.9
7.7
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.02
1.32
Std. Err.
3.61 dB
4.43 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
87.5 dB SPL
90.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.95
0.52
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.39
4.70
Surround 5.1
6.7
8.2
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.24
0.50
Std. Err.
7.39 dB
2.54 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.9 dB SPL
97.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.48
0.62
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.30
3.46
7.1 Rears
Yes
No
Height (Atmos)
6.1
6.2
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-1.64
1.06
Std. Err.
5.51 dB
3.55 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.7 dB SPL
83.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.37
0.47
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.99
0.88
Sound Enhancement Features
9.8
7.5
Room Correction
Yes
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Physical Inputs - Bar
Physical inputs bar photo 1
Physical inputs bar photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
2
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
No
Ethernet
No
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
10
10
eARC
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Yes
5.1 PCM
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
9.3
7.3
Latency Video
ARC
28 ms
67 ms
Optical
8 ms
48 ms
Full HDMI In
35 ms
-86 ms
Wireless Playback
9.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
Yes
Partial, satellites wired together
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
Yes (Built-in)
No
Apple Siri
No
No
App
App image
App Name
LG Sound Bar
Samsung SmartThings
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
All
Some
Casts Device Files
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
Yes
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