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LG SK8 vs LG SK9Y

41.73 in
2.24 in
LG SK8 Soundbar
LG SK8
47.24 in
2.3 in
LG SK9Y Soundbar
LG SK9Y
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
4
3.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
For those unwilling or unable to make the jump to OLED just yet, LG’s SK85 Super UHD TV is a richly-realised, albeit utterly-conventional, alternative.Read more
The LG SK9Y is a decent 5.1.2 soundbar, but its sound profile might not be suited for everyone. It has disappointing bass performance, resulting in a bright soun...Read more
An ambitious Dolby Atmos soundbarRead more
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User rating
63
3.7 out of 5
63 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
3 %
49
4.0 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

LG SK8LG SK8
LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Audio output channels2.15.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

LG SK8LG SK8
LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.42.0
HDMI ports quantity22
Number of HDMI inputs11
Number of HDMI outputs11
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

LG SK8LG SK8
LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Audio format
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Atmos
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

LG SK8LG SK8
LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
RMS rated power360.0 W500.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power160.0 W300.0 W

Dimensions

LG SK8LG SK8
LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width41.73 in47.24 in
Height2.24 in2.3 in
Depth3.43 in5.71 in
Weight6.61 lb12.43 lb

Subwoofer

LG SK8LG SK8
LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power200.0 W200.0 W
Subwoofer width8.69 in8.7 in
Subwoofer depth12.3 in12.3 in
Subwoofer height15.35 in15.39 in
Subwoofer weight16.76 lb16.8 lb

Design

LG SK8LG SK8
LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

LG SK8LG SK8
LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Night modeyesyes

Power

LG SK8LG SK8
LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Power consumption (typical)29.0 W46.0 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with LG SK8

          Often compared with LG SK9Y