Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

LG SK8 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs LG SK9Y soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels

42specifications compared
15differ
27identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- SK8 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- SK9Y soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:5.1.2 channels
RMS rated power
- SK8 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:360 W
- SK9Y soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:500 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- SK8 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:160 W
- SK9Y soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:300 W
HDMI version
- SK8 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1.4
- SK9Y soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:2.0
Power consumption (typical)
- SK8 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:29 W
- SK9Y soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:46 W
Width
- SK8 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:1060 mm
- SK9Y soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:1200 mm
Depth
- SK8 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:87 mm
- SK9Y soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:145 mm
Height
- SK8 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:57 mm
- SK9Y soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels:58.4 mm

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Comparison of SK8, SK9Y
58 specifications	A LG SK8 soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model SK8 View product	B LG SK9Y soundbar speaker Black 5.1.2 channels Model SK9Y View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	360 W	500 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD	Dolby Atmos
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	160 W	300 W
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
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterKnown for one	10 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power	200 W	200 W
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
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Audio formats supported	AAC, AAC+, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, AAC+, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	SimpLink	SimpLink
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI in	1	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4	2.0
USB port	Yes	Yes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	29 W	46 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	1060 mm	1200 mm
DepthDiffers	87 mm	145 mm
HeightDiffers	57 mm	58.4 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	3 kg	5.64 kg
Subwoofer width	22.1 cm	22.1 cm
Subwoofer depth	31.2 cm	31.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	39 cm	39.1 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	7.6 kg	7.62 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets included	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	1126 mm	1265 mm
Package depthDiffers	284 mm	285 mm
Package height	467 mm	467 mm
Package weightDiffers	13.9 kg	16.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	17.8 cm (7")	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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