LG
LG SP8YA
$699
80
/ 100
From $699
VS
Sonos Arc wins by 8
Sonos
Sonos Arc
$899
88
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Sonos Arc takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG SP8YA lands at 80 and Sonos Arc at 88. That puts Sonos Arc ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG SP8YA if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick Sonos Arc if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
LG SP8YA 80
vs 88 Sonos Arc
Score breakdown
LG SP8YA
80 sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Arc
88 sound 88
features 86
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG SP8YA | Sonos Arc |
|---|
LG SP8YA
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
Sonos Arc
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
FAQ: LG SP8YA vs Sonos Arc
Which is better, LG SP8YA or Sonos Arc? +
Sonos Arc scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG SP8YA worth the price? +
At $699, LG SP8YA delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.
Is Sonos Arc worth the price? +
At $899, Sonos Arc delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does LG SP8YA or Sonos Arc last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.