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LG S75QR vs LG S90QY with SPQ8-S Speaker Kit
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Products
LG S75QR
LG S90QY with SPQ8-S Speaker Kit
Tested using Methodology v1.3
Updated Sep 23, 2024 04:41 PM
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Updated Sep 22, 2023 02:25 PM
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Channels5.1.2
Channels7.1.3
Variants
- S75QR (Black)
- S90QY with SPQ8-S Speaker Kit (Black)
Our Verdict
LG S75QR
LG S90QY with SPQ8-S Speaker Kit
The LG S90QY with SPQ8-S Speaker Kit is better than the LG S75QR. The S90QY is a 7.1.3 setup, meaning that it comes with two more surround channels and an additional up-firing center channel compared to the 5.1.2 S75QR. The S90QY offers a better low-frequency extension and a better stereo soundstage. It has more sound enhancement features and more wireless playback options on hand, too.
Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our soundbars test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.3
7.8
Stereo Frequency Response
7.0
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Partial, satellites wired together
Partial, satellites wired together
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
35.0" (89.0 cm)
47.2" (120.0 cm)
Height
2.5" (6.4 cm)
2.4" (6.2 cm)
Depth
4.7" (12.0 cm)
5.3" (13.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.1" (18.1 cm)
8.0" (20.2 cm)
Height
15.4" (39.2 cm)
15.9" (40.5 cm)
Depth
11.5" (29.2 cm)
15.8" (40.1 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
3.9" (10.0 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Height
5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Depth
3.9" (10.0 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.0
7.5
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1.2
7.1.3
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.87
-1.28
Standard Error
4.11 dB
5.09 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
49.0 Hz
33.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.8 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.2
7.9
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-1
-4
Suggested Treble Setting
4
5
Slope
-0.11
-0.50
Standard Error
3.29 dB
3.61 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
49.7 Hz
34.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.5
Crosstalk Error
2.79 dB
2.85 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.4
7.9
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
94.3 dB SPL
90.5 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.34 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.13 dB
0.60 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.8
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.65
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.49
Center
7.2
8.2
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.10
0.54
Std. Err.
4.43 dB
3.23 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
71.1 dB SPL
92.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.54
0.60
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.50
4.09
Surround 5.1
6.2
7.9
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.32
-1.23
Std. Err.
5.94 dB
4.74 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
76.7 dB SPL
96.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.48
0.22
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.71
1.52
7.1 Rears
No
Yes
Height (Atmos)
5.1
5.5
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
0.12
-1.27
Std. Err.
5.54 dB
5.00 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
60.9 dB SPL
79.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
4.86
2.04
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.45
0.22
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
9.2
Room Correction
No
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
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
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
7.1
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
64 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
67 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
111 ms
Dolby Digital
106 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
109 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
117 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.0
8.2
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
62 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
67 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
115 ms
Dolby Digital
125 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
116 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
123 ms
ARC
80 ms
Optical
63 ms
Full HDMI In
-6 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
7.8
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
119 ms
Dolby Digital
176 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
6.3
6.8
1080p Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
Yes
Wireless Playback
6.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
No
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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