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LG SJ3 vs LG SJ8

37.4 in
2.8 in
LG SJ3 Soundbar
LG SJ3
47.64 in
1.5 in
LG SJ8 Soundbar
LG SJ8
Available colors
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3.6 out of 5
6 user ratings
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User rating
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3.5 out of 5
233 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
16 %
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2 stars
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1 stars
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3.6 out of 5
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Full Comparison

General

LG SJ3LG SJ3
LG SJ8LG SJ8
Audio output channels2.14.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

LG SJ3LG SJ3
LG SJ8LG SJ8
Analogue 3.5mm input10
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)10
HDMInoyes
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes
NFCnono
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0

Decoders

LG SJ3LG SJ3
LG SJ8LG SJ8
Audio format
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital
Supported audio files
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

LG SJ3LG SJ3
LG SJ8LG SJ8
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)noyes
Power per channel50.0 W65.0 W
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Number of speaker drivers64
RMS rated power300.0 W300.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power100.0 W130.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

LG SJ3LG SJ3
LG SJ8LG SJ8
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width37.4 in47.64 in
Height2.8 in1.5 in
Depth1.85 in4.13 in
Weight5.45 lb21.61 lb

Subwoofer

LG SJ3LG SJ3
LG SJ8LG SJ8
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Subwoofer RMS power200.0 W170.0 W
Subwoofer width6.73 in6.73 in
Subwoofer depth9.92 in9.92 in
Subwoofer height12.6 in12.6 in
Subwoofer weight9.26 lb9.26 lb

Design

LG SJ3LG SJ3
LG SJ8LG SJ8
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

LG SJ3LG SJ3
LG SJ8LG SJ8
Radio receivernono
FM radionono
3D support (3D-Ready)nono
Wireless speakers includednono
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Docking connector typeNot supportedNot supported
Apple docking compatibilitynono
Night modeyesyes
TV stand usageyesno

Storage

LG SJ3LG SJ3
LG SJ8LG SJ8
Optical drivenono

Power

LG SJ3LG SJ3
LG SJ8LG SJ8
Power consumption (typical)27.0 W22.0 W

Pros & Cons

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