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LG SQC4R review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?N. of audio channels:4.1Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:?

LG SQC4R Review: Compare 108 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

LG SQC4R
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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%

6.4

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

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

â–²Better than 66% 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%

7.1

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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%

7.5

Audio

18%

5.0

Formats

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

8.7

Controls

12%

6.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 67%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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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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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Ranked #90 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar LG SQC4R

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

25%

7.5

Audio

18%

5.0

Formats

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

8.7

Controls

12%

6.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

6.4
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.0
N. of audio channels
4.1
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 20 Hz, lower than 88.4% of soundbars and equal to 11.6% of soundbars.
Max frequency
?
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25.3% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 41.5% of soundbars and equal to 58.5% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
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
N/A
HDMI ARC type
?
HDMI-CEC support
?
HDMI pass-through resolution
N/A
HDMI pass-through frame rate
N/A
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% 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 SQC4R vs the average soundbar

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  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, 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.
  • Supports wireless rear speakers
    This soundbar is compatible with wireless rear speakers, the average soundbar is not.
  • 30 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (20 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 50 Hz
  • 4.7% better value for money
    LG SQC4R has better value for money than the average soundbar (7.96 vs 7.6).
    7.96 vs 7.6
  • 4.7% better value for money
    LG SQC4R has better value for money than the average soundbar (7.96 vs 7.6).
    7.96 vs 7.6
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports wireless rear speakers
    This soundbar is compatible with wireless rear speakers, the average soundbar is not.
  • 30 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (20 Hz vs 50 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 50 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 50 Hz
  • 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.
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (4.1 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    4.1 vs 2.1
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • 0.75 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (5.3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    5.25 in vs 6 in
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (4.1 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    4.1 vs 2.1
  • 0.75 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (5.3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    5.25 in vs 6 in
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.

Video reviews

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

3.0
Der Herr der Sinne | Jürgen Beer
≈ estimated
08/12/2025
Unboxing · first look at parts and cables
Verdict
The LG SQC4R is not recommended: its speaker cables are thin, the build is weak, and the sound falls short for the price.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG SQC4R

  • A wireless subwoofer means no cable to run across the room.
  • Wireless rear speakers can be added for surround.
  • Bass goes down to 20 Hz, low enough for film rumble.
  • The optical input connects a TV with an optical output.
  • A USB audio input plays music from a stick or drive.
  • Dialogue enhancement helps speech come through.

What customers don't like about LG SQC4R

  • No HDMI inputs, so the TV connects through optical only.
  • No Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, so overhead effects are missing.
  • No Wi-Fi, Chromecast or AirPlay, so streaming runs over Bluetooth.
  • Rear speakers are not included, so surround needs an extra purchase.
  • No multiroom support, so it cannot join other speakers in the home.

Verdict

Four channels plus a subwoofer give the LG SQC4R a fuller sound than a bar alone, and it works with wireless rear speakers. The wireless subwoofer, with a 5.25 in driver, comes in the box, and its bass goes down to 20 Hz. There are no HDMI inputs, so it suits a TV with an optical output. Dialogue enhancement and an app with EQ let you tune the sound, and Bluetooth connects phones and tablets. The trade-off is the lack of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, so there are no overhead effects, and no Wi-Fi, Chromecast or AirPlay either. It suits a buyer with an optical-output TV who wants more room-filling sound for movies and music, and who is not chasing Dolby Atmos.

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