Deciding on whether to buy a product like LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold or perhaps LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold vs LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar

LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold specs

LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold
 LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar specs

LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar
Type: Sound bar with wireless subwoofer

Number of channels: 2.1

Total power output: 360 W

SPEAKERS

Configuration: – Sound bar x 1
– Wireless subwoofer x 1

Power: – Sound bar: 160 W
– Subwoofer: 200 W

Wireless capability: Wireless subwoofer x 1

PLEASE NOTE: Wireless capability requires compatible devices. A wired connection is required to TV / DVD / Blu-ray player. All units still require a power source.

AV FUNCTIONS

High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

Supported audio file formats: – FLAC
– OGG
– WAV
– M4A
– MP3
– WMA
– AAC
– AAC+

Audio features: Dolby Atmos

4K pass-through: Yes

CONNECTIVITY

Inputs: HDMI 1.4 x 1

Outputs: – HDMI 1.4 x 1
– Optical x 1

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Ethernet: Yes

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

USB: No

GENERAL

Power consumption: Annual: 22 kWh

Colour: Dark Titan Silver

Box contents: – LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos
– Remote
– Batteries
– Wall mount
– Optical cable
– Simple manual

Dimensions: – Sound bar: 57.5 x 1061 x 87 mm (H x W x D)
– Subwoofer: 221 x 390 x 213.8 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 467 x 1126 x 284 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: – Sound bar: 3 kg
– Subwoofer: 7.6 kg

Boxed weight: 13.9 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £549

Price: £159

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.2 / 10

Review Score: 9.9 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold or LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold, which is the Home cinema systems and sound bars category. Of these 173 products the average price was £542.45, the most expensive was £9999.99 and the cheapest was just £24.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from LG and LG, the average was £1297.96 for LG, £1297.96 for LG. The max for each was £9999.99/£9999.99 and minimum was £29.99/£29.99

Price analysis of LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold

Price analysis of LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar

  • LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold
  • Dolby Atmos: 3D sound from 4 speakers
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio
  • Wireless subwoofer
  • Chromecast built-in
  • WiFi / Bluetooth
  • Top features: – High resolution audio works with Dolby Atmos to produce realistic sounds – Adaptive sound control matches the audio to the onscreen situation – Wireless connectivity provides freedom in set-up – Designed for LG TVs, so it fits your living room High resolution audioHigh resolution audio creates studio-standard sound which match the original. You’ll feel like you’re right there alongside your heroes. Even lower quality sound is brought up to standard by the LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos.Dolby Atmos creates 3-dimensional sound. Beyond surround-sound, it accurately depicts the location of objects from the movie. When a helicopter flies overhead, you’ll duck.Adaptive sound controlAdaptive sound control adjusts the different audio levels to match what you’re watching. The bass drops away during dialogue-heavy scenes, ensuring you don’t miss a word, then comes back with a vengeance when the action kicks off again.Wireless connectivityThe subwoofer can be set up anywhere in the room thanks to the wireless connectivity. You won’t have the layout of your sitting room disrupted by trailing wires, and you don’t need to worry about having enough space on your TV stand.You can connect in a smartphone too, so you can load up Spotify and give your playlist the quality it deserves.Designed for LG TVsMade for 49‚Äù LG TVs in both size and design, the LG SK8 Wireless Soundbar will look as good at it sounds. It’s wall-mountable too, so however you set up your living room, the LG SK8 is ready.Get yourself connected Setting up your new kit doesn’t need to be complicated. Avoid disappointment and make sure your system works straight out the box by checking you’ve got the right cables for your setup. Sandstrom Gold Series cables are just the ticket – they even come with a reassuring lifetime guarantee. Happy faces all round.
  • Product codes: 8806098155163
  • LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar
  • Impressively powerful A great picture needs great sound to match. The LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Sound Bar sounds as good as it looks, and it’s powerful enough for everything from cup finals to heart-stopping battle sequences.It comes with a wireless subwoofer, adding extra tension to those dramatic moments. And if you ever want to upgrade your TV’s sound, the LG Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (sold separately) works a treat with the LG SL4Y.Sound that learnsWhatever you’re watching, you want the best experience. Adaptive Sound Control analyses what you’re listening to and gives you perfect, immersive audio. Enjoy everything from action blockbusters to nature documentaries loud and clear, with the most important sounds front and centre.It’s not just for your TV either, you can stream music via Bluetooth straight to the sound bar.
  • Product codes: 8806098359479

What’s better LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold or LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar?

There are obviously a number of differences between LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold and LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £549 cost of LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold is closer to the expectation you had than the £159 pricep point of LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold and LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas LG SL4Y 2.1 Wireless Soundbar scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Home cinema systems and sound bars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



LG SK8 2.1 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, Gold



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