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LG S80QY vs LG S80QR
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LG S80QY
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Channels3.1.3
Channels5.1.3
Variants
- S80QY (Black)
- S80QR (Black)
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The LG S80QR is the same as the LG S80QY but comes with the SPQ8-S rear speaker kit, improving the overall surround sound performance. Satellites help to reproduce sound effects in a more clear and real way, so sound stretches into the space around your room for an immersive feel with both 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos content.
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Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.7
7.9
Surround 5.1
3.2
7.4
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
No
Partial, satellites wired together
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
39.4" (100.0 cm)
39.4" (100.0 cm)
Height
2.4" (6.2 cm)
2.4" (6.2 cm)
Depth
5.3" (13.5 cm)
5.3" (13.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.0" (20.2 cm)
8.0" (20.2 cm)
Height
15.9" (40.5 cm)
15.9" (40.5 cm)
Depth
15.8" (40.1 cm)
15.8" (40.1 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Height
N/A
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Depth
N/A
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.8
7.9
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
3.1.3
5.1.3
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.73
-0.90
Standard Error
3.84 dB
3.95 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.2 Hz
33.2 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.8
7.9
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
-2
-3
Suggested Treble Setting
3
3
Slope
-0.12
-0.13
Standard Error
3.55 dB
3.53 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
33.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.57 dB
2.75 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.5
8.2
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
94.8 dB SPL
91.8 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.40 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
0.69 dB
0.55 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.7
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.81
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.97
Center
7.5
8.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.81
0.60
Std. Err.
3.43 dB
3.39 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
74.3 dB SPL
93.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.19
1.30
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.91
4.37
Surround 5.1
3.2
7.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Discrete
Slope
-1.26
-1.14
Std. Err.
4.24 dB
4.52 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
72.7 dB SPL
94.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.63
0.30
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.05
2.25
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.5
5.5
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.83
-1.08
Std. Err.
4.73 dB
4.79 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
60.5 dB SPL
78.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.30
3.67
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.20
0.27
Sound Enhancement Features
8.9
8.9
Room Correction
Yes
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
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
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 ARC
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
eARC
1 (shared)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
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
Yes
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
DTS:X
Supported
Yes
eARC
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
DTS:X
Supported
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
8.7
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
65 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
65 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
83 ms
Dolby Digital
82 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
87 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
93 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
8.9
7.7
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
64 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
66 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
70 ms
Dolby Digital
101 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
91 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
99 ms
ARC
80 ms
Optical
92 ms
Full HDMI In
23 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
7.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
145 ms
Dolby Digital
205 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
6.8
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Wireless Playback
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
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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