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LG SL6YF review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?N. of audio channels:3.1Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:ARC

LG SL6YF Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

LG SL6YF
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.7

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.7

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 80% of soundbars
?

Value for money

Value for money
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

7.9

Audio

18%

8.3

Formats

16%

8.1

Connectivity

14%

8.7

Controls

12%

6.5

HDMI

10%

5.3

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 88%
7.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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7.7

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

6.3

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 videos, average 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.2: (9.0 × 2 + 8.2 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.7. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 52%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Ranked #53 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar LG SL6YF

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

25%

7.9

Audio

18%

8.3

Formats

16%

8.1

Connectivity

14%

8.7

Controls

12%

6.5

HDMI

10%

5.3

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

7.7
Reviews score
7.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.3
N. of audio channels
3.1
This soundbar offers 3.1 audio channels, more than 74.4% of soundbars and equal to 5.5% of soundbars.
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
Max frequency
?
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Dolby Atmos
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos. 70% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD. 83.9% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
yes
This soundbar supports DTS-HD Master Audio. 92.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus. 75% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 58.8% of soundbars and equal to 37.4% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
?
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 57.7% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 63.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
1.4
This soundbar has HDMI 1.4, which is more capable than 38.1% of soundbars and equal to 18.7% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 24.7% of soundbars and the same as what 46.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
?
HDMI pass-through frame rate
?
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
yes
This soundbar supports Chromecast built-in. 88.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
?
Height
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Build material
?
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LG SL6YF vs the average soundbar

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  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports DTS-HD Master Audio
    This soundbar supports DTS-HD Master Audio, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD
    This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This soundbar supports Chromecast built-in, the average soundbar does not.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • 8.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models

    7.7

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    6.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 videos, average 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.2: (9.0 × 2 + 8.2 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.7. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.7 vs 7.1
  • 8.7% better value for money
    LG SL6YF has better value for money than the average soundbar (8.27 vs 7.6).
    8.27 vs 7.6
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (3.1 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    3.1 vs 2.1
  • Supports wireless rear speakers
    This soundbar is compatible with wireless rear speakers, the average soundbar is not.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS-HD Master Audio
    This soundbar supports DTS-HD Master Audio, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD
    This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Newer HDCP support
    This soundbar has a more recent HDCP version than the average soundbar (1.4 vs none).
    1.4 vs none
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This soundbar supports Chromecast built-in, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Soham Roy
≈ estimated
07/06/2020
Hands-on review · one week of use and sound tests
Verdict
The LG SL6YF is a good all-round soundbar, with clear dialogue and strong bass after a week of use.
9.0
Boys Toys
≈ estimated
23/01/2020
Hands-on review · two weeks of use
Verdict
LG SL6YF is loud with excellent effects, and it sounds especially good with an HD set-top box.
Overview video
Not graded
Shop video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG SL6YF

  • The center channel driver keeps dialogue clear.
  • Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD support high-end film soundtracks.
  • Wireless rear speakers can be added later.
  • Chromecast built in makes it easy to cast music and video.
  • An optical cable is included for the TV connection.
  • The remote gives direct input and Bluetooth control.

What customers don't like about LG SL6YF

  • Volume is quiet at low settings but can get too loud near the top.
  • Rear speakers are not in the box and must be bought separately.
  • There is no automatic room calibration, so the sound must be set by hand.
  • No AirPlay or Spotify Connect for streaming.
  • No Bluetooth multipoint, so two phones cannot connect at once.

Verdict

Anyone who loses lines under the explosions will like the LG SL6YF, a 3.1 soundbar with a center channel driver and a wireless subwoofer. That center speaker is the key feature, since it sends voices from the middle of the bar. It also handles Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Chromecast is built in, which lets you cast from a phone. Reviewers praised the sound effects and the bass, and the wireless rear speakers can be added later. The volume is quiet at low settings but can get too loud near the top, so it takes a little care. There is only one HDMI input, and it runs HDMI 1.4. It fits a film watcher with a medium room who wants clear talk and strong effects.

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