Sonos Playbar vs LG SK10Y: Which Soundbar Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Sep 24, 2024 01:28 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Jan 11, 2024 07:57 PM

Sonos Playbar Picture

LG SK10Y Picture

Channels 3.0

Channels 5.1.2

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.

Variants

Playbar

SK10Y

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Standard

Playbar

Standard

SK10Y

Standard

Playbar

Standard

SK10Y

Standard

Playbar

Standard

SK10Y

Standard

Playbar

Standard

SK10Y

Standard

Playbar

Standard

SK10Y

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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

Style photo - bar

Sonos Playbar Style photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Style photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

Sonos Playbar Style photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Style photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

Sonos Playbar Style photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Style photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

Sonos Playbar Dimensions photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Dimensions photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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

Sonos Playbar Dimensions photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Dimensions photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Width

N/A

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

N/A

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

N/A

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

Sonos Playbar Dimensions photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Dimensions photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Width

N/A

N/A

Height

N/A

N/A

Depth

N/A

N/A

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Back - Bar

Back photo - bar

Sonos Playbar Back photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

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LG SK10Y Back photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Bar Mounting

Locked

Locked

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Back - Subwoofer

Back photo - sub

Sonos Playbar Back photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Back photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Enclosure

Locked

Locked

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Back - Satellites

Back photo - satellites

Sonos Playbar Back photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Back photo - satellites Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Mounting

Locked

Locked

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Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality photo

Sonos Playbar Build quality photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Build quality photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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In The Box

In The Box photo

Sonos Playbar In The Box photo Sample

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for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y In The Box photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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

Sonos Playbar Stereo Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Stereo Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Raw Frequency Response

Sonos Playbar Raw Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Raw Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response Small

Sonos Playbar Frequency Response Small Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Frequency Response Small Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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

Sonos Playbar Frequency Response Calibrated Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Frequency Response Calibrated Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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

Sonos Playbar Crosstalk Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Crosstalk Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Crosstalk Error

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Stereo Dynamics

N/A

N/A

Dynamic Range Compression

Sonos Playbar Dynamic Range Compression Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Dynamic Range Compression Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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

Sonos Playbar THD Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y THD Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

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Center

N/A

N/A

Center Setup

Sonos Playbar Center Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Center Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response

Sonos Playbar Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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

Show Text

Surround 5.1

N/A

N/A

Surround Setup

Sonos Playbar Surround Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Surround Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response

Sonos Playbar Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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

Sonos Playbar Height Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Height Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

H Frequency Response

Sonos Playbar H Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y H Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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

Sonos Playbar Physical inputs bar photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Physical inputs bar photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Physical inputs bar photo 2

Sonos Playbar Physical inputs bar photo 2 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Physical inputs bar photo 2 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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

Show Text

Latency

N/A

N/A

Latency Video

Sonos Playbar Latency Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

LG SK10Y Latency Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

ARC

N/A

Lock ms

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

Sonos Playbar Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sonos Playbar Physical controls subwoofer photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Physical controls subwoofer photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sub Wireless

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Connectivity - Satellites

Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Sonos Playbar Physical inputs satellites photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Physical inputs satellites photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sonos Playbar Physical controls satellites photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Physical controls satellites photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sat Wireless

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

Sonos Playbar Interface photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Interface photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Display

Locked

Locked

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Bar Controls

Controls photo

Sonos Playbar Controls photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Controls photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Remote

Remote photo

Sonos Playbar Remote photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y Remote photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Universal Remote

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Locked

Locked

Google Assistant

Locked

Locked

Apple Siri

Locked

Locked

Show Text

App

App image

Sonos Playbar App image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

LG SK10Y App image Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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

Show Text

Other Features

Power Saving

Locked

Locked

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)

Locked

Locked

Show Text

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Standard

Playbar

Standard

SK10Y

Standard

Playbar

Standard

SK10Y

Standard

Playbar

Standard

SK10Y

Standard

Playbar

Standard

SK10Y

Standard

Playbar

Standard

SK10Y

Sonos Playbar

LG SK10Y

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