KEF HTF7003 vs LG SN8YG review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - KEF HTF7003 vs LG SN8YG that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, HTF7003 has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 6.8 for SN8YG.
Audio features
The KEF HTF7003 has the passive amplification type, the LG SN8YG - active. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the KEF HTF7003 has 3.0 versus 3.1.2 for the LG SN8YG. The output power is different and equal to 100 W for the HTF7003 versus 440 (overall) W for the SN8YG. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The KEF HTF7003 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the LG SN8YG 7 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.
Connectivity
Only the LG SN8YG can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Only the SN8YG has Bluetooth support. Only the SN8YG supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the HTF7003 received a rating of 4/10 versus 8/10, respectively. App control is available for the SN8YG. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN8YG. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Multichannel surround
Only the SN8YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN8YG.
Advantages LG SN8YG over KEF HTF7003
- Separate subwoofer in package
- WI-FI enabled
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Microphone
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 5KEF HTF7003
- 6.8LG SN8YG
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