Sony HT-G700 vs LG SPD7Y review

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Sony HT-G700 vs LG SPD7Y comparison chart

Sony HT-G700 vs LG SPD7Y review

Sony HT-G700
vs
LG SPD7Y

The Sony HT-G700 vs LG SPD7Y comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, HT-G700 has a total rating of 6.2 out of 10 versus 5.6 for SPD7Y.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Sony HT-G700 has 3.1 versus 3.1.2 for the LG SPD7Y. The output power is different and equal to 400 (overall) W for the HT-G700 versus 380 (overall) W for the SPD7Y. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HT-G700 received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 10 points out of 10.

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Common

Product

Sony HT-G700
LG SPD7Y

Model

HT-G700
SPD7Y

Brand

Sony
LG

Reviews

306
0

General

Placement type

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

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, input, Bluetooth
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

3.1
3.1.2

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

400 (overall)
380 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless
wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
1/1

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)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS HD, DTS ES, DTS 96/24
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Digital Surround

User manual

Manual

N/A

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

89 x 6.4 x 10.8/35.1 x 2.6 x 3.9
98.8x22.6x44.1/38.9x8.9x17.4

Weight, kg/pounds

3.5/7.1
3.8/8.4

Other

Release year

2020
2022
Sony HT-G700
LG SPD7Y
Sony HT-G700
LG SPD7Y

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.2
  • 5.6
  • 6.2Sony HT-G700
  • 5.6LG SPD7Y