Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SK5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs LG SPK8-S soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels

17specifications compared
14differ
3identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SK5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- SPK8-S soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
RMS rated power
- SK5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:360 W
- SPK8-S soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:140 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- SK5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:160 W
- SPK8-S soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:140 W
Subwoofer included
- SK5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- SPK8-S soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:No
Connectivity technology
- SK5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Wired & Wireless
- SPK8-S soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:Wireless
Power consumption (typical)
- SK5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:22 W
- SPK8-S soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:50 W
Width
- SK5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:890 mm
- SPK8-S soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:61 mm
Depth
- SK5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:86 mm
- SPK8-S soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels:175 mm

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Comparison of SK5Y, SPK8-S
55 specifications	A LG SK5Y soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SK5Y View product	B LG SPK8-S soundbar speaker Black 2.0 channels Model SPK8-S View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	360 W	140 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Surround Sound Expansion
Rear speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 W
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	160 W	140 W
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer includedDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, AAC+, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	SimpLink	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	22 W	50 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	890 mm	61 mm
DepthDiffers	86 mm	175 mm
HeightDiffers	56 mm	221 mm
Soundbar weightKnown for one	2.36 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	17 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	24.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	39.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	5.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	950 g
Rear speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.9 cm
Rear speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.1 cm
Rear speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.2 cm
Rear speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	860 g
Packaging content1 differ
Mounting brackets includedDiffers	Yes	No
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 pc(s)
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	983 mm	282 mm
Package depthDiffers	216 mm	218 mm
Package heightDiffers	416.6 mm	254 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.75 kg	3.27 kg
Other featuresidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SN10YG, SN9YG, SN8YG, SN7Y, SN7CY, SN6Y, SN5Y, SLM6Y, GX
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 year(s)

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