Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SJ5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels vs LG SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels

29specifications compared
15differ
14identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SJ5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
RMS rated power
- SJ5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:320 W
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:300 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- SJ5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:120 W
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:130 W
Subwoofer RMS power
- SJ5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:200 W
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:170 W
Product colour
- SJ5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:Silver
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:Black
HDMI ports quantity
- SJ5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:1
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:2
HDMI version
- SJ5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:1.4
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:2.0
AC input voltage
- SJ5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels:110-240 V
- SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels:100-240 V

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Comparison of SJ5, SJ8
63 specifications	A LG SJ5 soundbar speaker Silver 2.1 channels Model SJ5 View product	B LG SJ8 soundbar speaker Black 4.1 channels Model SJ8 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	4.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	320 W	300 W
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	120 W	130 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
ImpedanceKnown for one	4 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	82 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	200 W	170 W
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	85 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Audio formats supportedDiffers	FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, AAC+, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rhapsody
TV stand usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4	2.0
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	110-240 V	100-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	950 mm	1210 mm
DepthDiffers	85 mm	105 mm
HeightDiffers	55 mm	38.1 mm
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.1 cm
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.2 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 cm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	2.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Receiver includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	1005 mm	1275 mm
Package depthDiffers	223 mm	224 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.6 kg	12 kg
Other featuresidentical
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	171 x 252 x 320 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum screen sizeKnown for one	109.2 cm (43")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85182200	Unknown — not stated by the source

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