LG SP7R vs LG SPD7Y review

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The LG SP7R vs LG SPD7Y comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, SP7R has a total rating of 5 out of 10 versus 5.6 for SPD7Y.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the LG SP7R has 7.1 versus 3.1.2 for the LG SPD7Y. The output power is different and equal to 580 (overall) W for the SP7R versus 380 (overall) W for the SPD7Y. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. The LG SP7R got our rating of 8 out of 10, and the LG SPD7Y 7 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. Spotify support not implemented in both soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. 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, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the SPD7Y has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SPD7Y. For multichannel surround LG SP7R got a rating of 6, and LG SPD7Y 10 out of 10.

Advantages LG SPD7Y over LG SP7R