LG SL9YG vs LG SK1 review

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LG SL9YG vs LG SK1 comparison chart

LG SL9YG vs LG SK1 review

LG SL9YG
vs
LG SK1

I had a chance to test and compare two models: LG SL9YG vs LG SK1 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The LG SL9YG was rated 8, 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 SL9YG has 4.1.2 and SK1 has 2.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 500 (overall) versus 40 according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. Rate 8 out of 10 received the LG SL9YG for audio features and specs, but the LG SK1 received 5 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The SL9YG can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the SL9YG. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the SL9YG. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SL9YG at 7 out of 10, while the SK1 was rated 6/10. The manufacturer of the SL9YG provides a device control application. The LG SL9YG equipped with a microphone. The LG SL9YG may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the SL9YG. The SL9YG can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SL9YG was rated 8/10, while the SK1 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages LG SL9YG over LG SK1

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X
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Common

Product

LG SL9YG
LG SK1

Model

SL9YG
SK1

Brand

LG
LG

Reviews

25
118

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, play/pause, microphone
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

4.1.2
2.0

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

500 (overall)
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

Tuneln, Deezer Chromecast
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
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)

0/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

121 x 5.5 x 14.4/48 x 2.2 x 5.7
71 x 12.7 x 17.7/28.5 x 5.4 x 7.9

Weight, kg/pounds

6.3/13.9
1.8/4.4

Other

Release year

2019
2018
LG SL9YG
LG SK1
LG SL9YG
LG SK1

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8
  • 4.5
  • 8LG SL9YG
  • 4.5LG SK1