An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so LG S80QR vs LG SP2 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, S80QR has a total rating of 8.4 out of 10 versus 4.2 for SP2.
Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG S80QR has 5.1.3 versus 2.1 for the LG SP2. The output power is different and equal to 490 (overall) W for the S80QR versus 100 (overall) W for the SP2. Only the LG SP2 has a built-in subwoofer. The LG S80QR got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the LG SP2 5 for its audio features and specs.
Spotify support is available on the S80QR.
Only the LG S80QR can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. 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 S80QR received a rating of 10/10 versus 7/10, respectively.
Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.
Only the S80QR has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the S80QR. For multichannel surround LG S80QR got a rating of 10, and LG SP2 5 out of 10.