LG SP7R vs Sonos Arc review

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LG SP7R vs Sonos Arc review

LG SP7R
vs
Sonos Arc

I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG SP7R vs Sonos Arc and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG SP7R was rated 5, while the Sonos Arc has a rating 7. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the SP7R and volume down, volume up, play/pause, microphone for the Arc.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 8 out of 10 received the LG SP7R for audio features and specs, but the Sonos Arc received 5 out of 10. The Arc can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Arc. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the LG SP7R versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Sonos Arc. As in the SP7R, so in the Arc there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10. The manufacturer of the Arc provides a device control application. The Sonos Arc equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Arc. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SP7R was rated 6/10, while the Arc received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SP7R over Sonos Arc

  • Separate subwoofer in package

Advantages Sonos Arc over LG SP7R

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
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