LG SN8YG vs LG SC9S review
The LG SN8YG vs LG SC9S comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The LG SN8YG was rated 6.8, while the LG SC9S has a rating 6.4.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SN8YG has 3.1.2 and SC9S has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 440 (overall) versus 310 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 7 out of 10 received the LG SN8YG for audio features and specs, but the LG SC9S received 6 out of 10.
Streaming services
The SC9S can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the SN8YG, so in the SC9S there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the SN8YG at 8 out of 10, while the SC9S was rated 7/10. Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the application. The LG SN8YG equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Manufacturers equipped both units with Dolby Atmos audio decoder. Units from this comparison can process surround sound due to DTS:X support. The SN8YG was rated 10/10, while the SC9S received a mark of 5/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages LG SN8YG over LG SC9S
- Microphone
Advantages LG SC9S over LG SN8YG
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
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)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.8LG SN8YG
- 6.4LG SC9S
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