Deciding on whether to buy a product like LG SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar or perhaps SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant? 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 SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar vs SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant

LG SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar specs

LG SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar
SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant specs

SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant
Type: Compact sound bar with built-in subwoofer

Type: Cinematic sound bar with wireless subwoofer

Number of channels: 2.0

Number of channels: 4.1.2

Total power output: 40 W

Total power output: 500 W

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Configuration: Sound bar x 1

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

Power: 40 W

Power: – Sound bar: 280 W
– Wired subwoofer: 220 W

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless capability: – Wireless ready rear speakers x 2
– Wireless subwoofer x 1

SMART

Inputs: No

Outputs: Optical x 1

Voice control: Google Assistant

WiFi: No

AV FUNCTIONS

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

USB: No

High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

GENERAL

Supported audio file formats: FLAC

Audio features: – Dolby Atmos
– Upfiring speakers
– Meridian technology
– Dialogue emhancement

Power consumption: – Standby: <0.5 W
– Annual: 22 W

Preset sound modes: – ASC (Adaptive Sound Control)
– Standard
– Music
– Bass Blast
– Bass Blast +
– Movie

Colour: Black

Audio processing: – Dolby Atmos
– DTS:X
– Dolby TrueHD
– DTS-HD Master Audio
– LPCM

Box contents: – LG SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar
– Remote
– Batteries
– Simple manual

4K pass-through: Yes

Dimensions: 79 x 650 x 94 mm (H x W x D)

4K Ultra HD playback: Yes

Boxed dimensions: 138 x 724 x 202 mm (H x W x D)

Other features: – Audio Return Channel (ARC)
– SIMPLINK
– Sound Sync (LG TV)

Weight: 1.99 kg

MULTI-ROOM

Boxed weight: 2.78 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Range name: Google Multi Zone

Chromecast built-in: Yes

Compatible hardware components: Chromecast enabled devices

CONNECTIVITY

Inputs: – HDMI
– Optical

Outputs: HDMI

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

USB: Yes

GENERAL

Power consumption: – On mode: 60 W
– Standby: 0.5 W

Colour: Dark titan silver

Box contents: – LG SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant
– Remote control
– AAA batteries x2
– Wall mount bracket
– Additional foot
– User manual & warranty card

Dimensions: – Sound bar: 57 x 1220 x 145 mm (H x W x D)
– Subwoofer: 390 x 221 x 312.8 mm (H x W x D

Boxed dimensions: 284 x 1286 x 467 mm (H x W x D)

Price: £79

Price: £999

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.3 / 10

Review Score: 9.2 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy LG SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar or SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant, 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 SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar, 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 SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant, 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 SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar

Price analysis of SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant

  • LG SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar
  • 40 W
  • Bluetooth
  • Optical
  • Top features: – Enhanced sound modes let you quickly switch the audio settings to match what you’re watching – Bluetooth connectivity gives you the freedom to connect to anything in the living room – TV remote compatibility lets you control the sound bar with your normal TV remote – Perfect for 43 inch LG AI TVs, so your living room looks as good as it sounds Enhanced sound modesWith three different sound modes, you can make sure the LG SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar is tuned to whatever you’re watching. Action movies will sound like they’re exploding out of your screen, while more serious dramas will have crystal clear dialogue.Bluetooth Seamlessly connect the SK1 to your Bluetooth devices. You can connect up to your TV for the ultimate cinematic experience, or stream a playlist from your smartphone. It’s all wireless, so you can set up the LG SK1 anywhere without worrying about trailing cables.TV remote compatibilityIsn’t it annoying when your living room has a half-dozen different remotes, and you can’t remember which is which? The LG SK1 Sound Bar is compatible with your TV remote, so you can control both. You’ll spend less time spent fiddling with remotes, and more time enjoying your shows.Perfect for 43 inch LG AI TVsThe LG SK1 2.0 Sound Bar is designed to fit perfectly with the 43 inch LG AI TVs. It will look like an extension of the television rather than another box on the TV stand – and it’s wall-mountable too, so wherever your TV is you can get the compact SK1 set up right under it.
  • Product codes: 8806098155088
  • SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant
  • Works with Google Assistant
  • Dolby Atmos: 3D sound from 9 speakers
  • Meridian technology
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio with 4K pass-through
  • Wireless subwoofer
  • Top features:- Boost your home entertainment with a powerful soundbar- Supports hi-res audio for crystal clear sound- Google Assistant for easy voice control- Google Chromecast gives an array of listening optionsBoost your home entertainmentTurn your home entertainment set up to a home cinema set up with the LG SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant. Upward firing speakers deliver fantastic sound that brings movies, games and shows to life. Perfect for movie night, Hollywood blockbusters sound just as the makers intended thanks to immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Sound creating a 3D audio experience.Supports hi-res audioGet the best from your favourite songs with high-resolution audio. You’ll hear new details and get studio quality sound that will add a new slant to beloved classics and make modern hits as clear as can be.And with 4K-pass through, when you’re watching blu-rays or streaming the latest show in 4K UHD, you won’t get any loss in quality. So, the sound will match the fantastic visuals.Google AssistantWith Google Assistant you can control your LG SL9YG just by saying, ‚Äúturn up the volume‚Äù or ‚Äúplay my party playlist‚Äù. You can even use it to control other Google compatible smart devices that you may have in your home.Google ChromecastBuilt-in Google ChromeCast means you can easily play songs, podcasts and radio stations directly from your SL9YG with the touch of a button. Connect to services including Spotify and YouTube and listen to whatever you like.
  • Product codes: 8806098358502

What’s better LG SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar or SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant?

There are obviously a number of differences between LG SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar and SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant, 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 £79 cost of LG SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar is closer to the expectation you had than the £999 pricep point of SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant.

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 SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar and SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that LG SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SL9YG 4.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & Google Assistant 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 SK1 2.0 Compact Sound Bar



Rating:
9.13 out of
10