Denon HEOS BAR vs LG SK1 review

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Denon HEOS BAR vs LG SK1 comparison chart

Denon HEOS BAR vs LG SK1 review

Denon HEOS BAR
vs
LG SK1

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Denon HEOS BAR vs LG SK1 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Denon HEOS BAR was rated 7, while the LG SK1 has a rating 4.5.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HEOS BAR has 3.0 and SK1 has 2.0. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Denon HEOS BAR for audio features and specs, but the LG SK1 received 5 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HEOS BAR can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HEOS BAR. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HEOS BAR at 7 out of 10, while the SK1 was rated 6/10. The manufacturer of the HEOS BAR provides a device control application. The Denon HEOS BAR equipped with a microphone. The Denon HEOS BAR may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HEOS BAR or SK1. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HEOS BAR was rated 5/10, while the SK1 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Denon HEOS BAR over LG SK1

  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support
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Common

Product

Denon HEOS BAR
LG SK1

Model

HEOS BAR
SK1

Brand

Denon
LG

Reviews

20
118

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

volume down, volume up, sound off
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.0
2.0

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

40

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, Deezer, TIDAL, Napster, SiriusXM, iHeart
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

4/1
0/0

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
1/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

1/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

has not
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS HD
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

109.8 x 7.1 x 14.7/43.3 x 2.8 x 5.8
71 x 12.7 x 17.7/28.5 x 5.4 x 7.9

Weight, kg/pounds

4.8/10.5
1.8/4.4

Other

Release year

2017
2018
Denon HEOS BAR
LG SK1
Denon HEOS BAR
LG SK1

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7
  • 4.5
  • 7Denon HEOS BAR
  • 4.5LG SK1