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LG SP8YA vs LG SPD7Y
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
LG SP8YA
LG SPD7Y
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Channels3.1.2
Channels3.1.2
Variants
- SP8YA (Black)
- SPD7Y (Black)
Our Verdict
LG SP8YA
LG SPD7Y
The LG SP8YA is a better soundbar than the LG SPD7Y. The SP8YA has a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box, and it also reproduces a more extended low-bass. It comes with more sound enhancement features, including room correction and some features that we don't test for like the LG AI TV Processor. It also supports more wireless playback options than the SPD7Y.
Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.9
7.3
Stereo Frequency Response
8.0
7.2
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
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
41.7" (106.0 cm)
35.0" (89.0 cm)
Height
2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)
Depth
4.7" (12.0 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.7" (22.1 cm)
7.1" (18.0 cm)
Height
15.4" (39.0 cm)
15.5" (39.3 cm)
Depth
12.3" (31.2 cm)
11.5" (29.3 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.0
7.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
-0.58
-1.46
Std. Err.
3.43 dB
3.86 dB
Channels
3.1.2
3.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
31.3 Hz
46.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.6 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.0
7.5
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
-5
Suggested Treble Setting
0
3
Slope
-0.58
-0.42
Std. Err.
3.43 dB
2.48 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
31.3 Hz
49.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.15 dB
2.78 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.0
8.0
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
93.0 dB SPL
92.8 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.19 dB
1.05 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.4
7.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.53
0.49
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.59
3.09
Center
8.5
7.7
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.13
-1.10
Std. Err.
2.11 dB
4.16 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.6 dB SPL
89.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.63
2.18
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.63
3.97
Surround 5.1
4.2
3.9
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.64
-1.80
Std. Err.
3.44 dB
4.02 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
93.2 dB SPL
92.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.47
0.59
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.53
2.75
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.5
5.3
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
0.43
-1.88
Std. Err.
5.06 dB
5.83 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
81.2 dB SPL
81.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.01
1.82
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.29
0.43
Sound Enhancement Features
8.9
7.4
Room Correction
Yes
No
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 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
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
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
Latency
7.4
7.6
Latency Video
ARC
74 ms
75 ms
Optical
61 ms
54 ms
Full HDMI In
98 ms
86 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
6.3
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
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Wireless Playback
10
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
No
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
Yes
No
Spotify Connect
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
LG Sound Bar
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
All
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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