Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SH5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels vs LG SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels

35specifications compared
8differ
27identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SH5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SH5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:320 W
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:420 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- SH5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:120 W
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:220 W
Impedance
- SH5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:4 Ω
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:3 Ω
Wi-Fi
- SH5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:No
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:Yes
Ethernet LAN
- SH5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:No
- SH8 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:Yes

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Comparison of SH5, SH8
45 specifications	A LG SH5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels Model SH5 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	320 W	420 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker2 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	120 W	220 W
ImpedanceDiffers	4 Ω	3 Ω
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power	200 W	200 W
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer location	Separate	Separate
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Audio formats supportedDiffers	FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI in	1	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	27 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	53 mm
Subwoofer width	17.1 cm	17.1 cm
Subwoofer depth	25.2 cm	25.2 cm
Subwoofer height	32 cm	32 cm
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	945 x 53 x 85 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets included	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	15.2 cm (6")	15.2 cm (6")
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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