LG SPD7Y vs LG S80QY

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Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

SPD7Y vs S80QY comparison chart

Overall
LG SPD7Y
5.6
LG S80QY
7.8
4
4
Multichannel surround
10
10

LG SPD7Y vs LG S80QY review

LG SPD7Y
vs
LG S80QY

Let's take a look at the comparison between LG SPD7Y and LG S80QY. It will become clear that among these two devices, the S80QY is more suitable for the role of a home soundbar. According to the results of our comparison, SPD7Y received 5.6 points out of 10 possible, and S80QY was rated 7.8 points.

Advantages LG SPD7Y over LG S80QY

  • We do not know advantages

Advantages LG S80QY over LG SPD7Y

  • Available the Apple Music service
  • Available the Amazon Music service
  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi

Audio features

Each of the compared models received 7 points for the audio features.

SPD7Y
7
S80QY
7

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 SPD7Y and the S80QY.

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 SPD7Y has 3.1.2 channels, while the S80QY has 3.1.3 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, LG SPD7Y has 380 (overall) W, and 350 (overall) W has the competitor.

SPD7Y S80QY
Built-in channels3.1.23.1.3
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W380 (overall)350 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)00
Separate speaker connectionshas nothas not

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.

SPD7Y S80QY
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 multichannel sound reproduction capabilities of the soundbars were rated 10 out of 10.

SPD7Y
10
S80QY
10

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. If we consider the models in terms of support for Dolby Atmos, then both soundbars can work with this technology.

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. This ability to reproduce surround sound with DTS:X technology is included in each of these soundbars.

SPD7Y S80QY
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital PlusDolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital SurroundDTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround

Streaming services

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

SPD7Y
0
S80QY
10

The popular Spotify service is available on the S80QY.

SPD7Y S80QY
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notPandora, SoundCloud

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 SPD7Y was rated 7 out of 10, and LG S80QY was rated 8 out of 10.

SPD7Y
7
S80QY
8

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 S80QY.

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.

SPD7Y S80QY
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/output0/00/0
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. In our case, the ability to control the soundbar using the app is not implemented in any of the competitors. None of these soundbars have 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.

SPD7Y S80QY
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

SPD7Y S80QY
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in98.8x22.6x44.1/38.9x8.9x17.4110.7x55.1x25.6/43.6x21.7x10.1
Weight, kg/pounds3.8/8.44.4/9.9
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