Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SH2 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs LG SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels

26specifications compared
15differ
11identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SH2 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SH2 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:100 W
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:420 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- SH2 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:50 W
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:220 W
Subwoofer connectivity
- SH2 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:Wireless
Subwoofer RMS power
- SH2 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:50 W
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:200 W
Product colour
- SH2 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Black
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:Silver
HDMI ports quantity
- SH2 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:0
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:2
Width
- SH2 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:880 mm
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:1200 mm

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Comparison of SH2, SH8
59 specifications	A LG SH2 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SH2 View product	B LG SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels Model SH8 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	4.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	100 W	420 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital	DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Bass	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	50 W	220 W
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityDiffers	Wired	Wireless
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	50 W	200 W
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Separate
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
FM radioKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers	LPCM	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV stand usageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	20 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	880 mm	1200 mm
DepthDiffers	90 mm	85 mm
HeightDiffers	62 mm	53 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	1.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthDiffers	15.6 cm	17.1 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	28.1 cm	25.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	30 cm	32 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	2.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	945 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	221 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	468 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	7.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Magnet typeKnown for one	Ferrite	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.2 cm (6")
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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