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Sonos Playbar vs LG SK10Y

Which Soundbar Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Style - BarStyle - SubwooferStyle - SatellitesDimensions - BarDimensions - SubwooferDimensions - SatellitesBack - BarBack - SubwooferBack - SatellitesBuild QualityIn The Box
    Sound
      Stereo Frequency ResponseStereo Frequency Response With Preliminary CalibrationStereo SoundstageStereo DynamicsStereo Total Harmonic DistortionCenterSurround 5.1Height (Atmos)Sound Enhancement Features
    Connectivity
      Physical Inputs - BarAudio Format Support - ARCAudio Format Support - Full HDMI InAudio Format Support - OpticalLatencyWireless PlaybackOther Input SpecificationsConnectivity - SubwooferConnectivity - Satellites
    Additional Features
      InterfaceBar ControlsRemoteVoice Assistants SupportAppOther Features
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Sonos Playbar
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Our Verdict

Sonos Playbar

LG SK10Y

The LG SK10Y is a better soundbar setup than the Sonos Playbar without a sub and satellites. It has a dedicated sub which helps its bass performance. Its 5.1.2 configuration is decent for surround and Atmos content, while the Sonos downmixes surround and can't do Atmos. The LG also has more inputs and supports Bluetooth casting. However, some may feel like the LG has a very hyped and exciting sound profile but is noticeably quieter than other soundbars.

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Design

Style - Bar  

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Style - Subwoofer  

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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites 
 

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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar 
 

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Width  

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Height  

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Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub 
 

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Width  

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Height  

N/A
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

N/A
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  

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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

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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo  
 

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HDMI Cable Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

Lock m (Lock ft)
Lock m (Lock ft)
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

N/A
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
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  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

N/A
N/A

Dynamic Range Compression  

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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 
 

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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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Surround 5.1 
 

N/A
N/A

Surround Setup 
 

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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

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 
 

N/A
Lock

Std. Err. 
 

N/A
Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

N/A
Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

N/A
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  

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ARC 
 

N/A
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Optical 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Full HDMI In 
 

N/A
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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