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LG SK9Y
Samsung HW-Q80R
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Channels
5.1.2
Channels
5.1.2
Our Verdict
LG SK9Y
Samsung HW-Q80R
The LG SK9Y and Samsung HW-Q80R are both 5.1.2 setups, but the Samsung performs better in a variety of uses. The LG doesn't get very loud and it has a bright sound profile lacking bass. However, the Samsung has a more neutral sound profile that can produce deep thump and rumble. On the downside, the Samsung doesn't have as good surround sound performance.
Variants
- SK9Y
- HW-Q80R
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.3
8.1
Stereo Frequency Response
7.1
8.5
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
47.1" (119.7 cm)
48.3" (122.7 cm)
Height
2.0" (5.2 cm)
3.1" (8.0 cm)
Depth
5.7" (14.5 cm)
5.4" (13.8 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.7" (22.0 cm)
7.9" (20.1 cm)
Height
15.3" (38.8 cm)
15.9" (40.4 cm)
Depth
12.2" (31.1 cm)
15.7" (39.8 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on underside)
Universal (holes on underside)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
N/A
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
N/A
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.1
8.5
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard
Slope
0.45
-0.52
Std. Err.
3.16 dB
2.49 dB
Channels
5.1.2
5.1.2
Low-Frequency Extension
54.2 Hz
26.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
18.2 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.1
8.5
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
2
0
Suggested Treble Setting
0
0
Slope
-0.05
-0.52
Std. Err.
3.28 dB
2.49 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
52.6 Hz
26.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
18.2 kHz
Stereo Dynamics
7.7
8.4
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
89.2 dB SPL
100.4 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
0.80 dB
2.06 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.6
8.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.86
0.16
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.91
1.34
Center
7.8
8.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.83
-0.32
Std. Err.
3.65 dB
2.38 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
85.0 dB SPL
97.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.71
0.33
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.61
1.05
Surround 5.1
5.3
5.1
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.28
0.84
Std. Err.
5.58 dB
6.72 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.5 dB SPL
92.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.44
0.34
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.80
1.47
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.2
6.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
0.19
0.10
Std. Err.
3.75 dB
4.79 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.4 dB SPL
93.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.92
0.32
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
10.83
0.91
Sound Enhancement Features
7.4
6.3
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
Yes
EQ
Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Physical Inputs - Bar
Physical inputs bar photo 1
Physical inputs bar photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
1
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
1
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
8.4
10
eARC
No
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
Yes
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
9.8
10
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Yes
DTS-HD MA
No
Yes
5.1 PCM
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
8.0
7.3
Latency Video
ARC
76 ms
85 ms
Optical
80 ms
67 ms
Full HDMI In
-16 ms
89 ms
Wireless Playback
9.0
8.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
No
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
App
App image
App Name
LG Wi-Fi Speaker
Samsung SmartThings
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
All
Some
Casts Device Files
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Standby
Auto-off
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
Yes
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