It makes sense comparing LG SN8YG vs Sonos Playbar because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SN8YG has a total rating of 6.8 out of 10 versus 5.5 for Playbar. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone and play/pause, volume up, volume down, respectively.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SN8YG has 3.1.2 versus 3.0 for the Sonos Playbar. 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. Spotify support is available on the Playbar.
These models have the ability to 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 SN8YG received a rating of 8/10 versus 3/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the SN8YG. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the SN8YG has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SN8YG. For multichannel surround LG SN8YG got a rating of 10, and Sonos Playbar 4 out of 10.