LG SN8YG vs LG SP7R

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

SN8YG vs SP7R comparison chart

Overall
LG SN8YG
6.8
LG SP7R
5
8
4
Multichannel surround
10
6

LG SN8YG vs LG SP7R review

LG SN8YG
vs
LG SP7R

Choosing a soundbar is not an easy task and the LG SN8YG vs LG SP7R comparison is meant to help you with that. As a result, it is clear that SN8YG is much better designed and has a better sound performance than SP7R. According to the results of our comparison, SN8YG received 6.8 points out of 10 possible, and SP7R was rated 5 points.

Advantages LG SN8YG over LG SP7R

  • Supports object-oriented sound with Dolby Atmos technology
  • Surround sound with DTS:X support
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi
  • Voice control supports
  • App for remote control
  • Built-in microphone

Advantages LG SP7R over LG SN8YG

  • Comes with 2 separate speakers

Audio features

The SN8YG is rated 7 of 10 against 8 for the SP7R according to the audio features rating.

SN8YG
7
SP7R
8

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the SN8YG and the SP7R.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the SN8YG has 3.1.2 channels, while the SP7R has 7.1 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, LG SN8YG has 440 (overall) W, and 580 (overall) W has the competitor.

SN8YG SP7R
Built-in channels3.1.27.1
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W440 (overall)580 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)02
Separate speaker connectionswirelesswireless

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. Both reviewed devices are equipped with an external subwoofer. Competitors support wireless connection to a separate external subwoofer.

SN8YG SP7R
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswirelesswireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The SN8YG received rating 10 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the SP7R, in the same category, earned 6 out of 10 points.

SN8YG
10
SP7R
6

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. Dolby Atmos surround sound support is implemented only in LG SN8YG.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. The manufacturer has implemented DTS:X technology only in SN8YG.

SN8YG SP7R
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TruHDDolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS HD, DTS Digital SurroundDTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual X

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services.

SN8YG
0
SP7R
0

None of the two models is not implemented AirPlay function. The popular Spotify service cannot be used on both soundbars.

SN8YG SP7R
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas nothas not

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: LG SN8YG was rated 8 out of 10, and LG SP7R was rated 7 out of 10.

SN8YG
8
SP7R
7

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the SN8YG.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models. The competitors in this comparison has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is basic for both soundbars. Connecting external devices via USB can be done on both models.

SN8YG SP7R
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)00
NFC
HDMI input/output1/11/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output0/01/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/00/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output00

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The SN8YG has its own remote control application. Only LG SN8YG has a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

SN8YG SP7R
Voice controlGoogle Assistant
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

SN8YG SP7R
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in104 x 5 x 10.1/41.7 x 2.2 x 4.7100x6.3x10.4/39.4x2.5x4.1
Weight, kg/pounds4/9.73.2/7.1
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