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LG SP8YA — $699
LG

LG SP8YA

$699

80
/ 100
From $699
VS
Sonos Arc wins by 8
Sonos Arc — $899
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

Sonos Arc

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sonos Arc leads on sound (88 vs 80).

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

LG SP8YA

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG SP8YA more score per dollar ($699 vs $899).

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

LG SP8YA versus Sonos Arc — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for sound, LG SP8YA or Sonos Arc? +

Sonos Arc — leads on sound (88 vs 80). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, LG SP8YA or Sonos Arc? +

LG SP8YA — more score per dollar ($699 vs $899). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.