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LG SK9Y vs Samsung HW-K950

47.24 in
2.3 in
LG SK9Y Soundbar
LG SK9Y
4.72 in
0.32 in
Samsung HW-K950 Soundbar
Samsung HW-K950
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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An ambitious Dolby Atmos soundbarRead more
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Full Comparison

General

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Samsung HW-K950Samsung HW-K950
Audio output channels5.15.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Samsung HW-K950Samsung HW-K950
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity22
Number of HDMI inputs11
Number of HDMI outputs11
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesno
Ethernet connectionyesno
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes

Decoders

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Samsung HW-K950Samsung HW-K950
Audio formatDolby Atmos
  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS 2.0
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Samsung HW-K950Samsung HW-K950
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Power per channel43.0 W198.0 W
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Number of speaker drivers74
RMS rated power500.0 W500.0 W
Soundbasenono

Subwoofer

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Samsung HW-K950Samsung HW-K950
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Subwoofer typeActive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer width8.7 in0.8 in
Subwoofer depth12.3 in1.63 in
Subwoofer height15.39 in1.57 in
Subwoofer weight16.8 lb21.1 lb

Design

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Samsung HW-K950Samsung HW-K950
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Samsung HW-K950Samsung HW-K950
Width47.24 in4.72 in
Height2.3 in0.32 in
Depth5.71 in0.47 in
Weight12.43 lb14.7 lb

Features

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Samsung HW-K950Samsung HW-K950
Streaming standardsGoogle CastSpotify Connect
Radio receivernono
DLNA certifiedyesno
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Wireless speakers includedyesyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Samsung HW-K950Samsung HW-K950
Optical drivenono

Power

LG SK9YLG SK9Y
Samsung HW-K950Samsung HW-K950
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.28 W
Power consumption (typical)46.0 W43.0 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with LG SK9Y