Yamaha YAS-108 vs LG SK1 review

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Yamaha YAS-108 vs LG SK1 comparison chart

Yamaha YAS-108 vs LG SK1 review

Yamaha YAS-108
vs
LG SK1

I had a chance to test and compare two models: Yamaha YAS-108 vs LG SK1 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Yamaha YAS-108 was rated 6.2, while the LG SK1 has a rating 4.5.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. By the number of channels, the devices do not differ. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 120 versus 40 according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Yamaha YAS-108. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Yamaha YAS-108 for audio features and specs, but the LG SK1 received 5 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The YAS-108 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the YAS-108. Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the YAS-108 at 7 out of 10, while the SK1 was rated 6/10. The manufacturer of the YAS-108 provides a device control application. The Yamaha YAS-108 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the YAS-108 or SK1. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The YAS-108 was rated 5/10, while the SK1 received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-108 over LG SK1

  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Spotify support
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • App control
  • Microphone
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Common

Product

Yamaha YAS-108
LG SK1

Model

YAS-108
SK1

Brand

Yamaha
LG

Reviews

1385
118

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired, wireless

Soundbar buttons

input, mute, volume down, volume up, power
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.0
2.0

Amplification type

active
active

Output power, W

120
40

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wired, wireless
has not

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wired, wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
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)

1/0
0/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

1
0

Features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

88.9 x 5.3 x 12.9/35 x 2.1 x 5.1
71 x 12.7 x 17.7/28.5 x 5.4 x 7.9

Weight, kg/pounds

3.1/7.1
1.8/4.4

Other

Release year

2018
2018
Yamaha YAS-108
LG SK1
Yamaha YAS-108
LG SK1

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.2
  • 4.5
  • 6.2Yamaha YAS-108
  • 4.5LG SK1