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LG SN7CY review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400N. of audio channels:3.0.2Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:eARC

LG SN7CY Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

LG SN7CY
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.7

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.7

Reviews score

10%

7.7

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 84% of soundbars
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–²Better than 76%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

7.3

Audio

18%

9.0

Formats

16%

7.3

Connectivity

14%

9.0

Controls

12%

8.2

HDMI

10%

4.8

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

â–²Better than 89%
7.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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7.7

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

6.3

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 videos, average 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.2: (9.0 × 2 + 8.2 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.7. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 52%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the LG SN7CY

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Reviewers agree the versatile sound modes are a highlight, with no common complaints raised.
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Soundbars model ranking

Ranked #44 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar LG SN7CY

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

25%

7.3

Audio

18%

9.0

Formats

16%

7.3

Connectivity

14%

9.0

Controls

12%

8.2

HDMI

10%

4.8

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

7.7
Reviews score
7.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.9
N. of audio channels
3.2
This soundbar offers 3.2 audio channels, more than 88% of soundbars and equal to 0.3% of soundbars.
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
Max frequency
?
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What reviewers say
Dolby Atmos
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos. 70% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
yes
This soundbar supports DTS:X. 83.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD. 83.9% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
yes
This soundbar supports DTS-HD Master Audio. 92.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus. 75% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 58.8% of soundbars and equal to 37.4% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 57.7% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 63.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
?
HDMI ARC type
eARC
This soundbar has eARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 71.5% of soundbars and the same as what 28.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
4K
This soundbar passes through 4K, which is higher resolution than 74.5% of soundbars and equal to 23.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
60 fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to 60 fps, higher than 79% of soundbars and equal to 16.2% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
?
Height
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Build material
?
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LG SN7CY vs the average soundbar

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  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports DTS-HD Master Audio
    This soundbar supports DTS-HD Master Audio, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS:X
    This soundbar supports DTS:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD
    This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
  • 5 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (9 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    9 vs 4
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (3.2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    3.0.2 vs 2.1
  • 8.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models

    7.7

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    6.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 videos, average 9.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.2: (9.0 × 2 + 8.2 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.7. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.7 vs 7.1
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • 5 more drivers
    This soundbar has more drivers than the average soundbar (9 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    9 vs 4
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (3.2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    3.0.2 vs 2.1
  • Supports upfiring speakers
    This soundbar supports upfiring speakers, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports wireless rear speakers
    This soundbar is compatible with wireless rear speakers, the average soundbar is not.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS-HD Master Audio
    This soundbar supports DTS-HD Master Audio, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS:X
    This soundbar supports DTS:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD
    This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports HDR pass-through
    This soundbar supports hDR pass-through support, the average soundbar does not.
  • Higher video pass-through
    This soundbar passes through higher-resolution video than the average soundbar (4K vs none).
    4K vs none
  • Higher HDMI pass-through frame rate
    This soundbar has a higher HDMI pass-through frame rate than the average soundbar (60 fps vs none fps). The average soundbar supports an HDMI pass-through frame rate of none fps.
    60 fps vs none fps
  • Newer HDCP support
    This soundbar has a more recent HDCP version than the average soundbar (2.3 vs none).
    2.3 vs none
  • Multiroom ecosystem support
    This soundbar supports multiroom ecosystem support, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Auto volume leveling
    This soundbar supports auto volume leveling, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • Manual audio delay adjustment
    This soundbar supports manual audio delay adjustment, the average soundbar does not.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • 3.64x more expensive
    LG SN7CY is more expensive than the average soundbar (£400 vs £110).
    £400 vs £110
  • 3.64x more expensive
    LG SN7CY is more expensive than the average soundbar (£400 vs £110).
    £400 vs £110
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
The BiG Reviews
≈ estimated
01/06/2021
Hands-on review · sound modes, bass and expansion options
Verdict
LG SN7CY is recommended for films and gaming, and it suits small rooms and can be expanded later.
9.0
The BiG Reviews
≈ estimated
10/10/2020
Hands-on review · sound, connections and TV control
Verdict
LG SN7CY is a good soundbar worth buying, though it sometimes switches on and off with a non-LG TV.
9.0
Chigz Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
15/06/2020
Hands-on review · PS4 gaming, sound tests and setup
Verdict
LG SN7CY offers good value for its features and is highly recommended for films and games.
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG SN7CY

  • Nine drivers and a 3.0.2 layout.
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X give convincing surround effects in films.
  • eARC is supported on the TV connection.
  • Several sound modes suit films, music and effects.
  • A compact all-in-one design suits small rooms.
  • Wireless rear speaker compatibility lets you add rear speakers later.

What customers don't like about LG SN7CY

  • No subwoofer is included in the box.
  • The body is plastic under a wood-look finish.
  • With some TVs the bar can switch on and off by itself.
  • A greeting or goodbye sound plays when the TV turns off.
  • Music mode bass is less powerful than film mode.

Verdict

A 3.0.2 layout with nine drivers is the main reason to look at the LG SN7CY. Its Dolby Atmos and DTS:X modes give convincing surround effects in films, and the upfiring speakers add overhead sound. Sound stays clear at high volume with no distortion, and the sound settings adjust on their own. Bluetooth streaming and app control are included, and the bar works with TVs from other brands using their own remotes. The trade-off is the plastic body, which sits under a wood-look finish, and music mode bass is softer than film mode. With some TVs the bar occasionally switches on and off by itself, and older sets should be checked first. It suits a buyer who wants cinema-style sound in one room and may add rear speakers later.

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