Samsung HW-Q80R vs LG SK10Y: Which Soundbar Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Updated Jan 11, 2024 07:55 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Jan 11, 2024 07:57 PM

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Our Verdict

Samsung HW-Q80R

LG SK10Y

The Samsung HW-Q80R is a noticeably better 5.1.2 option than the LG SK10Y. Its overall performance is better thanks to a more accurate audio reproduction. It also gets quite louder than the LG, and its soundstage seems to be wider as well. On the other hand, the LG SK10Y has Chromecast built-in, which can be useful for some people.

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HW-Q80R

SK10Y

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Standard

HW-Q80R

Standard

SK10Y

Standard

HW-Q80R

Standard

SK10Y

Standard

HW-Q80R

Standard

SK10Y

Standard

HW-Q80R

Standard

SK10Y

Standard

HW-Q80R

Standard

SK10Y

Main Differences for

Mixed Usage

Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

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Mixed Usage

0.0

0.0

Dialogue/TV Shows

0.0

0.0

Music

0.0

0.0

Movies

0.0

0.0

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

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Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

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Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

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Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

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Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

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Width

N/A

N/A

Height

N/A

N/A

Depth

N/A

N/A

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Back - Bar

Back photo - bar

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Bar Mounting

Locked

Locked

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Back - Subwoofer

Back photo - sub

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Enclosure

Locked

Locked

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Back - Satellites

Back photo - satellites

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Mounting

Locked

Locked

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Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality photo

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In The Box

In The Box photo

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HDMI Cable Length

Lock m (Lock ft)

N/A

Digital Optical Cable Length

N/A

Lock m (Lock ft)

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

N/A

N/A

Stereo Setup

Samsung HW-Q80R Stereo Setup Sample

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Raw Frequency Response

Samsung HW-Q80R Raw Frequency Response Sample

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Frequency Response Small

Samsung HW-Q80R Frequency Response Small Sample

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Tested Preset

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Channels

Locked

Locked

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Lock kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response Calibrated

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Suggested Preset

Locked

Locked

Suggested Bass Setting

Lock

Lock

Suggested Treble Setting

Lock

Lock

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Lock kHz

Stereo Soundstage

N/A

N/A

Crosstalk

Samsung HW-Q80R Crosstalk Sample

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Crosstalk Error

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Stereo Dynamics

N/A

N/A

Dynamic Range Compression

Samsung HW-Q80R Dynamic Range Compression Sample

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SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

N/A

N/A

THD

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Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

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Center

N/A

N/A

Center Setup

Samsung HW-Q80R Center Setup Sample

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Frequency Response

Samsung HW-Q80R Frequency Response Sample

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Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

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Surround 5.1

N/A

N/A

Surround Setup

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Frequency Response

Samsung HW-Q80R Frequency Response Sample

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Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

7.1 Rears

Locked

Locked

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Height (Atmos)

N/A

N/A

Height Setup

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H Frequency Response

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Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

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Sound Enhancement Features

N/A

N/A

Room Correction

Locked

Locked

Dialogue Enhancement

Locked

Locked

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Locked

Locked

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Bass Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Treble Adjustment

Locked

Locked

EQ

Locked

Locked

Surround Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Rear Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Height Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Virtual Surround

Locked

Locked

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Connectivity

Physical Inputs - Bar

Physical inputs bar photo 1

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Physical inputs bar photo 2

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Optical Audio In

Locked

Locked

HDMI ARC

Locked

Locked

HDMI Out

Locked

Locked

Full HDMI In

Locked

Locked

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

Locked

Locked

RCA In

Locked

Locked

USB for Files

Locked

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - ARC

N/A

N/A

eARC

Locked

Locked

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

DTS:X (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

DTS-HD MA (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In

N/A

N/A

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Locked

DTS:X

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

Dolby TrueHD

Locked

Locked

DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

5.1 PCM

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - Optical

N/A

N/A

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

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Latency

N/A

N/A

Latency Video

Samsung HW-Q80R Latency Video Sample

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ARC

Lock ms

Lock ms

Optical

Lock ms

Lock ms

Full HDMI In

Lock ms

Lock ms

Wireless Playback

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Locked

Chromecast built-in

Locked

Locked

Apple AirPlay

Locked

Locked

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Other Input Specifications

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Locked

Locked

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

Locked

Locked

HDR10 Passthrough

Locked

Locked

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Connectivity - Subwoofer

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

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Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

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Sub Wireless

Locked

Locked

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Connectivity - Satellites

Physical inputs satellites photo 1

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Physical controls satellites photo 1

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Sat Wireless

Locked

Locked

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Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

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Display

Locked

Locked

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Bar Controls

Controls photo

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Remote

Remote photo

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Universal Remote

Locked

Locked

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Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Locked

Locked

Google Assistant

Locked

Locked

Apple Siri

Locked

Locked

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App

App image

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App Name

Locked

Locked

iOS

Locked

Locked

Android

Locked

Locked

Acts As A Remote

Locked

Locked

Controls Soundbar's Settings

Locked

Locked

Casts Device Files

Locked

Locked

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Other Features

Power Saving

Locked

Locked

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)

Locked

Locked

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