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LG DSP8YA vs Sonos Arc

What DSP8YA does better (2) and where Arc wins (1) — every spec side by side.

LG DSP8YA
LG · 2021DSP8YA
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $680
Higher score
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Sonos Arc
Sonos · 2020Arc
1 advantage≈ $660
7.6Sound4.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

DSP8YAArc
1,060 × 119571,142 × 87116
DSP8YAArcDifference
Height119 mm87 mm+32 mm
Width1,060 mm1,142 mm−82 mm
Depth57 mm116 mm−59 mm
Weight3,800 g6,250 g−2,450 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is DSP8YA better than Arc?

  1. SubwooferWireless subwoofer included vs None
  2. Weight3,800 g vs 6,250 g+64%

Why is Arc better than DSP8YA?

  1. Channel count3.1 vs 5.1+63%
Specifications

Side by side

LG DSP8YALG DSP8YA≈ $6805.5
Sonos ArcSonos Arc≈ $660
Sound
Output power440 W—
Speaker channels3.1.25.1
Channel count3.15.1
SubwooferWireless subwoofer includedNone
Spatial / 3D audioYesYes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4—
HDMI eARC / ARCYes—
Optical inputYesYes
Ethernet—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Voice assistantAlexa, Google AssistantAlexa, Google Assistant
Voice assistant built in—Yes
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight3,800 g6,250 g
Width1,060 mm1,142 mm
Height119 mm87 mm
Depth57 mm116 mm
ColoursBlack—
Features
Remote controlYesYes
Placementan der Wand, vor dem Fernseheran der Wand, vor dem Fernseher
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