LG SN10YG vs SN8YG: Which Soundbar Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Jan 12, 2024 07:44 PM

Channels 5.1.2

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Our Verdict

LG SN10YG

LG SN8YG

The LG SN10YG is a bit better for mixed usage than the LG SN8YG. The SN10YG is better built. It has a better stereo soundstage and a better surround performance since it doesn't have to downmix surround content into stereo to play it like the SN8YG.

Variants

SN10YG (Black)

SN8YG (Black)

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Black

SN10YG

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SN8YG

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Main Differences for

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Mixed Usage

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Dialogue/TV Shows

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Music

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Movies

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Design

Style - Bar

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Style - Subwoofer

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Style - Satellites

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Dimensions - Bar

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Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

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Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

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Width

N/A

Height

N/A

Depth

N/A

Back - Bar

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Bar Mounting

Locked

Back - Subwoofer

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Enclosure

Locked

Back - Satellites

Back photo - satellites

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Mounting

Locked

Build Quality

N/A

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In The Box

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HDMI Cable Length

N/A

Digital Optical Cable Length

Lock m (Lock ft)

Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

N/A

Stereo Setup

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Raw Frequency Response

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Frequency Response Small

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Tested Preset

Locked

Slope

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Channels

Locked

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

N/A

Frequency Response Calibrated

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Suggested Preset

Locked

Suggested Bass Setting

Lock

Suggested Treble Setting

Lock

Slope

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Stereo Soundstage

N/A

Crosstalk

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Crosstalk Error

Lock dB

Stereo Dynamics

N/A

Dynamic Range Compression

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SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume

Lock dB

Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

N/A

THD

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Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Center

N/A

Center Setup

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Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Slope

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Surround 5.1

N/A

Surround Setup

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Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Slope

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

7.1 Rears

Locked

Height (Atmos)

N/A

Height Setup

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H Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Slope

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Sound Enhancement Features

N/A

Room Correction

Locked

Dialogue Enhancement

Locked

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Locked

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Locked

Bass Adjustment

Locked

Treble Adjustment

Locked

EQ

Locked

Surround Level Adjustment

Locked

Rear Level Adjustment

Locked

Height Level Adjustment

Locked

Virtual Surround

Locked

Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar

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Optical Audio In

Locked

HDMI ARC

Locked

HDMI Out

Locked

Full HDMI In

Locked

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

Locked

RCA In

Locked

USB for Files

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

Audio Format Support - ARC

N/A

eARC

Locked

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

DTS

Locked

DTS:X (eARC only)

Locked

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)

Locked

DTS-HD MA (eARC only)

Locked

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

Locked

Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In

N/A

Dolby Atmos

Locked

DTS:X

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

DTS

Locked

Dolby TrueHD

Locked

DTS-HD MA

Locked

5.1 PCM

Locked

Audio Format Support - Optical

N/A

Dolby Digital

Locked

DTS

Locked

Latency

N/A

Latency Video

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ARC

Lock ms

Optical

Lock ms

Full HDMI In

Lock ms

Wireless Playback

N/A

Bluetooth

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Chromecast built-in

Locked

Apple AirPlay

Locked

Other Input Specifications

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough

Locked

HDR10 Passthrough

Locked

Connectivity - Subwoofer

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Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

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Sub Wireless

Locked

Connectivity - Satellites

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Sat Wireless

Locked

Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

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Display

Locked

Bar Controls

Controls photo

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Remote

Remote photo

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Universal Remote

Locked

Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Locked

Google Assistant

Locked

Apple Siri

Locked

App

App image

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App Name

Locked

iOS

Locked

Android

Locked

Acts As A Remote

Locked

Controls Soundbar's Settings

Locked

Casts Device Files

Locked

Other Features

Power Saving

Locked

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)

Locked

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