LG
LG SP8YA
$699
80
/ 100
From $699
VS
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) wins by 6
Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
$499
86
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG SP8YA lands at 80 and Sonos Beam (Gen 2) at 86. That puts Sonos Beam (Gen 2) ahead by 6 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 Beam (Gen 2) if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
LG SP8YA 80
vs 86 Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Score breakdown
LG SP8YA
80 sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86 sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG SP8YA | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) |
|---|
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 Beam (Gen 2)
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 Beam (Gen 2)
Which is better, LG SP8YA or Sonos Beam (Gen 2)? +
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Beam (Gen 2) worth the price? +
At $499, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Does LG SP8YA or Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 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.