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Sonos Arc Vs. Lg Sp11Ra Soundbar Review

Last updated on Aug 18, 2024   10 minute read
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LG SP11RA Soundbar

LG SP11RA Soundbar

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Reasons why you might like the LG SP11RA Soundbar

Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Width of 1440 mm
  • Hdmi Arc / Earc
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Reasons why you might like the Sonos Arc

Overall Score 5.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Width of 1140 mm
  • Hdmi Arc / Earc

Sonos Arc Vs. Lg Sp11Ra Soundbar Review In Summary

Category Features LG SP11RA Soundbar Sonos Arc
DESIGN width 1,440mm 1,140mm
height 63mm 87mm
weight 7,200g 6,250g
volume 13,272.71cm³ 11,525.06cm³
thickness 146mm 116mm
AUDIO number of channels of sound output 7.1.4only 5only
audio output power 11x50W
has aac
lowest frequency 47.6Hz
highest frequency 19,900Hz
CONNECTIVITY has an hdmi output
hdmi ports 3only 1only
has bluetooth
bluetooth version v5
supports wi-fi
hdmi version v2.1 v2
rj45 ports 1only
has s/pdif out port
EXTRAS hdmi arc / earc
compatible with google assistant
compatible with alexa
has spotify connect
has dolby atmos
has dts:x
has chromecast built-in
has airplay
supports dolby digital plus
supports dolby digital
has a dedicated smartphone app
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Sonos Arc has a width of 1,140mm. The width indicates the horizontal measurement of a soundbar, soundbars are sometimes designed to fit the width of television sets or slightly close. LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 1,440mm is wider than the Sonos Arc with a difference mm Sonos Arc measures to a height of 87mm.

The height represents the vertical dimension of a device, soundbars are mostly designed as slim as possible to beautifully complement a space. LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 63mm is shorter than the Sonos Arc with a difference -24mm The Sonos Arc weighs 6,250g. We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry around the space.

A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other kinds of products. The LG SP11RA Soundbar, at 7,200g is heavier than the Sonos Arc with a difference g. Commonly a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to change the position of the soundbar often, then you should aim to purchase a less heavy soundbar.

The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the soundbar or, to keep it simple, the space the product fills. Sonos Arc occupies 11,525.06cm³, it is important to know the space that the soundbar takes up just so as to ensure that it would easily fit in the available space . LG SP11RA Soundbar's volume is 13,272.71cm³ meaning it requires more space than the Sonos Arc with a difference of cm³ The depth of Sonos Arc is 116mm, to know the thickness of the soundbar you divide its space occupied by the surface area(length by width) LG SP11RA Soundbar has a thickness of 146mm, hence thicker than the Sonos Arc with a difference of 30mm For surround sound channels, you’re going to run across numbers in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number shows the sum of main speakers, the second number shows the number of subwoofers, and the third number if available represents the number of “height” speakers.

NOTE: "Height" speakers are most times placed on the ceiling of the room containing the soundbar, but they may as well be upward-firing speakers within the soundbar itself.



The Sonos Arc having a sound output value of 5 means that it has 5 main speakers Well as the LG SP11RA Soundbar having 7.1.4 implies that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Sonos Arc's lowest frequency is at 47.6Hz. High-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Sonos Arc's highest frequency is at 19,900Hz. The Sonos Arc has an HDMI output port, devices with an HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer HD audio. LG SP11RA Soundbar too has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface port through which it sends "signals" audio into inputs of other digital devices, that can receive and process these signals.

Sonos Arc has 1 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect several devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes. The LG SP11RA Soundbar has 3 HDMI ports, meaning that the LG SP11RA Soundbar got 2 more ports than the Sonos Arc Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the Sonos Arc can connect to Wi-Fi. LG SP11RA Soundbar too can connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Sonos Arc has an HDMI version of 2, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates. LG SP11RA Soundbar has an HDMI version of 2.1 newer than the Sonos Arc with a difference 0.1v RJ-45 ports are used for Local Area Network (LAN) connections. With more ports, you can achieve increased bandwidth across a LAN, or connect to multiple networks.

Sonos Arc has only 1 ports Before you needed to connect an optical cable from your TV to the optical input of an audio device on top of the already connected HDMI cable to play all audio through a soundbar, now with ARC you can easily connect all these at a go from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to an HDMI ARC socket on your soundbar.

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio over HDMI. ARC is only capable of carrying compressed 5.1 audio, but eARC has higher bandwidth and can carry uncompressed 7.1 audio, as well as formats such as DTS:X and full bitrate Dolby Atmos.

It is available on the Sonos Arc LG SP11RA Soundbar has the HDMI ARC/EARC Sonos Arc is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices. LG SP11RA Soundbar is compatible with Google Assistant. Sonos Arc is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-compatible devices.

Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. Sonos Arc has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound. LG SP11RA Soundbar has it too, Atmos theoretically means you'll be able to hear, say birds chipping from above or a plane moving from over your head into the distance like it would be in a natural environment.

AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screens, videos, and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles, or present your slideshows easily on your device. Both the LG SP11RA Soundbar and the Sonos Arc have airplay.

If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. Sonos Arc supports Dolby digital plus LG SP11RA Soundbar supports Dolby digital plus as well. Sonos Arc supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.

LG SP11RA Soundbar too supports Dolby digital. There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the Sonos Arc.

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