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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — $1399
Sony

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

$1399

89
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 wins by 9
LG SP8YA — $699
LG

LG SP8YA

$699

80
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 lands at 89 and LG SP8YA at 80. That puts Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough

Pick LG SP8YA 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

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 leads on sound (89 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 $1,399).

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 89
vs
80 LG SP8YA

Score breakdown

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
89
sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
LG SP8YA
80
sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 versus LG SP8YA — full spec comparison
Spec Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 LG SP8YA

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

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: Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 vs LG SP8YA

Which is better, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 or LG SP8YA? +

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 worth the price? +

At $1,399, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.

Is LG SP8YA worth the price? +

At $699, LG SP8YA delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.

Does Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 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.

Which is better for sound, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 or LG SP8YA? +

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — leads on sound (89 vs 80). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 or LG SP8YA? +

LG SP8YA — more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.