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LG SQC1 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:none

LG SQC1 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications, 2 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

LG SQC1
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
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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▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

35%

6.1

Technical score

30%

6.1

List score

25%

6.1

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 79% of soundbars
?

Value for money

Value for money
✕
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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Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components

25%

6.9

Audio

18%

5.0

Formats

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

8.9

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

▲Better than 59%
6.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models

6.1

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

6.3

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 videos, average 7.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.2: (7.0 × 2 + 8.2 × 1) ÷ 3 = 7.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 68%
6.1

List score

List score
6.1/ 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 109 lists (1%)
▲Better than 64%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the LG SQC1

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Reviewers agree the subwoofer delivers satisfying bass, and no common complaints stand out.
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Soundbars model ranking

Ranked #171 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar LG SQC1

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components:

25%

6.9

Audio

18%

5.0

Formats

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

8.9

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

6.1
Reviews score
6.1
List score
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

?

Price

7.3
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 42.2% of soundbars and equal to 27.6% of soundbars.
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
Max frequency
?
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What reviewers say
Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25.3% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 41.5% of soundbars and equal to 58.5% 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
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 75.6% of soundbars and the same as what 24.4% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 71.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar passes through none, which is lower resolution than 27.2% of soundbars and equal to 72.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 21.4% of soundbars and equal to 78.6% 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 SQC1 vs the average soundbar

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  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, 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.
  • 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.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, 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.
  • 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.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • 16.4% lower list score
    List score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 109 lists (1%)
    6.1 vs 7.3
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • 0.75 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (5.3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    5.25 in vs 6 in
  • 14.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.1/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models

    6.1

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    6.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 videos, average 7.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.2: (7.0 × 2 + 8.2 × 1) ÷ 3 = 7.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.1 vs 7.1
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    LG SQC1 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.3 vs 7.6).
    7.3 vs 7.6
  • 16.4% lower list score
    List score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 109 lists (1%)
    6.1 vs 7.3
  • 14.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.1/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models

    6.1

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    6.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 videos, average 7.0/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.2: (7.0 × 2 + 8.2 × 1) ÷ 3 = 7.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.1 vs 7.1
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    LG SQC1 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.3 vs 7.6).
    7.3 vs 7.6
  • 0.75 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (5.3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    5.25 in vs 6 in
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.

Video reviews

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

7.0
Vinnel Service
≈ estimated
01/01/2024
Unboxing and setup · Bluetooth and TV connection · audio check
Verdict
The LG SQC1 is a decent, affordable 2.1 soundbar with a wireless subwoofer for its price.
8.0
Vinnel Service
≈ estimated
11/05/2023
Setup walkthrough · optical and Bluetooth TV connection · sound demo
Verdict
The LG SQC1 is a good-looking, affordable soundbar that deserves attention for its price.
Overview video
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG SQC1

  • The wireless subwoofer comes in the box, so the bass is ready out of the box.
  • The subwoofer links up automatically, with no cable to run.
  • Bluetooth, optical and USB inputs cover the usual ways to connect a TV and phone.
  • A remote and a smartphone app give control over the sound.
  • Sound is balanced, with no harsh highs or boomy lows.
  • It adds fuller bass and clearer voices to an older or basic TV.

What customers don't like about LG SQC1

  • There is no HDMI connection, so a TV picture cannot pass through it.
  • Volume is limited, which suits small rooms rather than large ones.
  • No optical cable is in the box, so one must be bought for a TV hookup.
  • The front has a plain grey plastic look.
  • There is no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, so the newest surround formats are missing.

Verdict

Flats and bedrooms suit the LG SQC1, an easy way to lift the sound of an old or basic TV. Two front speakers come with a separate wireless subwoofer, so the bass arrives without a cable across the room. You can connect a TV by Bluetooth, optical cable or USB, and a remote and a smartphone app handle the volume and settings. Sound is balanced, with no harsh top end and no boomy low end. The trade-offs are the missing HDMI connection, so a picture cannot pass through this one, and a volume limit that suits small rooms but not larger ones. It suits a buyer who wants clearer dialogue and some bass from a TV, and has no need for surround formats.

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