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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Back - Bar
    8. Back - Subwoofer
    9. Back - Satellites
    10. Build Quality
    11. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Physical Inputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support - ARC
    3. Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support - Optical
    5. Latency
    6. Wireless Playback
    7. Other Input Specifications
    8. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    9. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

LG SL6Y vs LG SN6Y

Side-by-Side Comparison

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LG SL6Y
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Variants

  • SL6Y
  • SN6Y

Our Verdict

LG SL6Y

LG SN6Y

The LG SN6Y is the next generation of the LG SL6Y. They're both 3.1 soundbars with decent overall performances, and depending on your listening habits, you may prefer one over the other. The SN6Y reproduces a bit more low-bass out-of-the-box, so you feel more thump and rumble in your audio. The SL6Y gets louder, making it ideal for filling up larger rooms with sound.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.1
7.1
No major differences between these soundbars for mixed usage. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

LG SL6Y Style photo - bar
LG SN6Y Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

LG SL6Y Style photo - sub
LG SN6Y Style photo - sub

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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

LG SL6Y Style photo - satellites
LG SN6Y Style photo - satellites

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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

LG SL6Y Dimensions photo - bar
LG SN6Y Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

41.7" (106.0 cm)
41.7" (106.0 cm)

Height  

2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)

Depth  

3.4" (8.6 cm)
3.4" (8.6 cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

LG SL6Y Dimensions photo - sub
LG SN6Y Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

6.8" (17.3 cm)
7.1" (18.1 cm)

Height  

15.4" (39.2 cm)
15.4" (39.2 cm)

Depth  

9.8" (24.8 cm)
11.5" (29.2 cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

LG SL6Y Dimensions photo - satellites
LG SN6Y Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

N/A
N/A

Height  

N/A
N/A

Depth  

N/A
N/A

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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

LG SL6Y Back photo - bar
LG SN6Y Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on underside)

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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

LG SL6Y Back photo - sub
LG SN6Y Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported

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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

LG SL6Y Back photo - satellites
LG SN6Y Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

No
No

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Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Build quality photo  

LG SL6Y Build quality photo
LG SN6Y Build quality photo

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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

LG SL6Y In The Box photo
LG SN6Y In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

7.2
7.3

Stereo Setup  

LG SL6Y Stereo Setup
LG SN6Y Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Tested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Slope 
 

0.68
-0.89

Std. Err. 
 

3.01 dB
3.42 dB

Channels 
 

3.1
3.1

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

52.6 Hz
48.3 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.6 kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

7.4
7.5

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard
Standard

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

3
-4

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

0
4

Slope 
 

0.06
0.11

Std. Err. 
 

2.88 dB
2.88 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

50.4 Hz
47.6 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz

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Stereo Soundstage 
 

7.0
7.0

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

1.91 dB
2.21 dB

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Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.2
7.4

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

94.0 dB SPL
92.1 dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.06 dB
2.05 dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.4
7.0

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.50
0.70

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.74
2.71

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Center 
 

8.2
8.4

Center Setup  

LG SL6Y Center Setup
LG SN6Y Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

1.00
-0.08

Std. Err. 
 

3.04 dB
2.33 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

89.7 dB SPL
89.2 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.13
1.07

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

2.71
2.41

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Surround 5.1 
 

4.3
3.7

Surround Setup  

LG SL6Y Surround Setup
LG SN6Y Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)

Slope 
 

0.16
-1.40

Std. Err. 
 

3.23 dB
4.43 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

95.5 dB SPL
90.8 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.78
0.77

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

3.10
2.82

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No

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Height (Atmos) 
 

0.0
0.0

Height Setup  

LG SL6Y Height Setup
LG SN6Y Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

LG SL6Y H Frequency Response
LG SN6Y H Frequency Response

Localization 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Slope 
 

N/A
N/A

Std. Err. 
 

N/A
N/A

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

N/A
N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

7.0
7.0

Room Correction 
 

No
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
Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Height Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar 
 

Physical inputs bar photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical inputs bar photo 1
LG SN6Y Physical inputs bar photo 1

Physical inputs bar photo 2  

LG SL6Y Physical inputs bar photo 2
LG SN6Y 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 
 

1
1

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

1
1

Ethernet 
 

No
No

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Audio Format Support - ARC 
 

7.1
7.1

eARC 
 

No
No

Dolby Atmos 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No
No

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS:X (eARC only) 
 

No
No

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only) 
 

No
No

DTS-HD MA (eARC only) 
 

No
No

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

No
No

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In 
 

8.3
8.3

Dolby Atmos 
 

No
No

DTS:X 
 

No
No

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No
No

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby TrueHD 
 

No
No

DTS-HD MA 
 

No
No

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes
Yes

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Audio Format Support - Optical 
 

10
10

Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

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Latency 
 

7.8
8.5

Latency Video  

ARC 
 

55 ms
20 ms

Optical 
 

64 ms
64 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

85 ms
60 ms

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Wireless Playback 
 

6.0
6.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi 
 

No
No

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

No
No

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Other Input Specifications 
 

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

No
No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

No
No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

No
No

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

No
No

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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
LG SN6Y Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
LG SN6Y Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical inputs satellites photo 1
LG SN6Y Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

LG SL6Y Physical controls satellites photo 1
LG SN6Y Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

No
No

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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

LG SL6Y Interface photo
LG SN6Y Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes

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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

LG SL6Y Controls photo
LG SN6Y Controls photo

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Remote 
 

Remote photo  

LG SL6Y Remote photo
LG SN6Y Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
No

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

App 
 

App image  

LG SL6Y App image
LG SN6Y App image

App Name  

LG Sound Bar
LG Sound Bar

iOS  

No
No

Android  

Yes
Yes

Acts As A Remote 
 

Yes
Yes

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

All
All

Casts Device Files 
 

Yes
Yes

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Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Auto-off
Auto-off

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
Yes

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