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LG SP2 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:100 WHDMI ARC type:ARC

LG SP2 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

LG SP2
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

95%

6.0

Technical score

5%

7.8

Reviews score ( 1 · 7)

Reviews score 5% · 7.8 · based on 8 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
â–²Better than 70% of soundbars
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 81%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

4.7

Audio

18%

5.0

Formats

16%

7.3

Connectivity

14%

8.5

Controls

12%

6.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Smart features

5%

7.0

Design

â–²Better than 70%
7.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.8/ 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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (8)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 56%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar LG SP2

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

25%

4.7

Audio

18%

5.0

Formats

16%

7.3

Connectivity

14%

8.5

Controls

12%

6.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Smart features

5%

7.0

Design

6.0
Reviews score
7.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Brand name
LG
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 56.9% of soundbars and equal to 19.2% of soundbars.
Audio output power
100 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 100 W of audio output power, more than 62.6% of soundbars and equal to 5.8% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
50 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 50 Hz, lower than 51.2% of soundbars and equal to 13.4% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% 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 68.1% of soundbars and equal to 27.1% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
4
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 4, which is older than that of 88.1% of soundbars and the same as that of 6% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 65.4% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 26.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 69.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
1.4
This soundbar uses HDMI 1.4, which is newer than that of 39.4% of soundbars and the same as that of 18.1% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 31.9% of soundbars and the same as what 46.3% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 37.4% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
4K
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to 4K, which is higher than that of 80.1% of soundbars and the same as that of 17.2% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
60 fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to 60 fps, higher than 82.4% of soundbars and equal to 14.4% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
yes
This soundbar supports Spotify Connect. 77.1% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
759 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 759 mm wide, narrower than 51.6% of soundbars.
Height
63 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 63 mm high, shorter than 66.8% of soundbars and equal to 3.7% of soundbars.
Thickness
90 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 90 mm thick, thicker than 54% of soundbars and equal to 2.7% of soundbars.
Weight
2,300 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 2,300 g, more than 58% of soundbars and equal to 1.6% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
Fabric-wrapped exterior with wood-tone side panels.
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LG SP2 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • 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
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This soundbar supports Spotify Connect, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Higher pass-through resolution
    This soundbar supports 4K for HDMI pass-through resolution, while the average soundbar supports none.
    4K vs none
  • Auto volume leveling
    This soundbar supports auto volume leveling, the average soundbar does not.
    Volume Leveler.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • 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
  • 7.9% better value for money
    LG SP2 has better value for money than the average soundbar (7.28 vs 6.7).
    7.28 vs 6.75
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • 42.9% more audio output power
    This soundbar has a higher audio output power than the average soundbar (100 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    100 W vs 70 W
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • 5 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (7 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    7 vs 2
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, 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
  • Higher pass-through resolution
    This soundbar supports 4K for HDMI pass-through resolution, while the average soundbar supports 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 version
    This soundbar uses 1.4 for HDCP version, while the average soundbar uses none.
    1.4 vs none
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This soundbar supports Spotify Connect, 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.
    Volume Leveler.
  • 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.
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • 4 mm lower height
    This soundbar is shorter than the average soundbar (63 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    63 mm vs 67 mm
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
    HDMI ARC and optical only; no native AUX input.
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 4 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
    HDMI ARC and optical only; no native AUX input.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.

Video reviews

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

8.0
Tech Talks With Akky
≈ estimated
18/03/2026
Hands-on review · sound tests and bass assessment
Verdict
The LG SP2 is a good upgrade over stock TV speakers, but bass lovers should look for a dedicated subwoofer.
9.0
Lone Ranger
≈ estimated
17/09/2023
Hands-on review · sound tests at three volume levels
Verdict
The LG SP2 is a very good buy for small spaces, though its bass falls short of a real subwoofer.
7.0
WHCVIP
≈ estimated
03/08/2023
Hands-on review · unboxing, sound test, daily use
Verdict
The LG SP2 is a good buy for bedrooms and small rooms, but not recommended for a living room.
8.0
Everyday life
✓ explicit
29/07/2023
Hands-on review · sound demo and Bluetooth test
Verdict
The LG SP2 gives good sound for the money, though its bass is weak, and it is compact and easy to hang.
8.0
Tech 2 Shabaj
≈ estimated
02/09/2025
Unboxing and first impressions · Bluetooth sound test
Verdict
The LG SP2 is a compact, good-looking soundbar with built-in bass that sounds impressive in a first try.
Overview video
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Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
consumerreports.org
≈ estimated
2021
Lab test · Basic two-channel soundbar
Verdict
The LG SP2 is a basic two-channel soundbar with no surround or Dolby Atmos, loud enough for medium rooms but with a boomy, congested sound.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG SP2

  • Improved dialogue clarity compared to standard TV speakers
  • Attractive, modern design with stylish wood-tone side panels and fabric finish
  • Compact and space-saving 'all-in-one' build with built-in subwoofer
  • Easy setup process, particularly with HDMI ARC and optical connections
  • Good value for money for small to medium-sized rooms
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth and HDMI ARC

What customers don't like about LG SP2

  • Built-in subwoofer lacks deep, 'theater-style' cinematic bass punch
  • Bluetooth connectivity performance receives mixed reviews, with some reporting lag or pairing issues
  • Noticeable sound distortion and harshness at high volume levels (above 40%)
  • Lacks a wide or immersive surround sound stage
  • Status LED remains permanently on when powered off, which some users find annoying
  • Midrange can sound somewhat congested, artificial, or 'boomy' in certain modes

Verdict

The LG SP2 is a compact 2.1-channel all-in-one soundbar delivering 100W of total power through two front-facing drivers and a built-in subwoofer with dual passive radiators. Key features include AI Sound Pro for optimized audio, Dolby Digital decoding, and versatile connectivity via HDMI ARC, optical, USB, and Bluetooth 4.0. Its primary pros are its eco-friendly, stylish design featuring wood-tone side panels and a jersey fabric wrap, along with easy setup and seamless integration with LG TVs via TV Sound Mode Share. However, notable cons include the lack of deep cinematic bass, no support for high-resolution audio or 4K passthrough, and potential sound distortion at very high volume levels.

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