Sonos
Sonos Ray
$279
80
/ 100
From $279
VS
LG
LG SP8YA
$699
80
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Ray lands at 80 and LG SP8YA at 80. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sonos Ray if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick LG SP8YA if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Sonos Ray 80
vs 80 LG SP8YA
Score breakdown
Sonos Ray
80 sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
LG SP8YA
80 sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Ray | LG SP8YA |
|---|
Sonos Ray
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
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
FAQ: Sonos Ray vs LG SP8YA
Which is better, Sonos Ray or LG SP8YA? +
Both score 80 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sonos Ray worth the price? +
At $279, Sonos Ray delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.
Is LG SP8YA worth the price? +
At $699, LG SP8YA delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.
Does Sonos Ray or LG SP8YA 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.