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LG SQC2 review: 108 specs compared

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

LG SQC2 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications, 4 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

LG SQC2
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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%

6.0

Technical score

30%

6.0

List score

25%

6.0

Reviews score

10%

6.0

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 81% of soundbars
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Value for money

Value for money
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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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Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 58% of models
Score components

25%

6.6

Audio

18%

5.0

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

8.9

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

▲Better than 58%
6.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.0/ 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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▼ Worse than 71% of models

6.0

Mark 7.8 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%

7.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 videos, average 7.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 71%
6.0

List score

List score
6.0/ 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 (2)
List score: in 2 of 109 lists (2%)
▲Better than 77%
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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 SQC2

Based on 0 · 4

Reviewers unanimously praise the powerful subwoofer, with no recurring complaints mentioned.
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What owners say about the LG SQC2

Based on 29 owners sharing their experience in online comments

28%positive17%mixed55%negative

Owners like the sound, but recurring connection problems and uneven audio leave a disappointing impression.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report Bluetooth audio stuttering or cutting out, and units that won't pair with the subwoofer.7
  • Some owners say the sound is muddy, bottled or dirty, and sounds worse than their TV speakers.4
  • The LG Sound Bar app does not recognise the bar, and pairing through the app fails with an error.3
  • Owners say the volume is too low, with some finding it hard to go above about 10 percent in a room.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Soundbars model ranking

Ranked #177 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar LG SQC2

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 58% of models
Score components:

25%

6.6

Audio

18%

5.0

Formats

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

8.9

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.6

Design

6.0
Reviews score
6.0
List score
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

?

Price

7.2
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
N/A
HDMI pass-through frame rate
N/A
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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 SQC2 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMIStreamingControlsDesign
  • 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
  • 17.8% lower list score
    List score
    6.0/ 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 (2)
    List score: in 2 of 109 lists (2%)
    6.0 vs 7.3
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • 15.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 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 71% of models

    6.0

    Mark 7.8 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%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 videos, average 7.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.0 vs 7.1
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • 16.7% lower sentiment score
    6.0 vs 7.2
  • 5.2% worse value for money
    LG SQC2 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.23 vs 7.6).
    7.23 vs 7.6
  • 17.8% lower list score
    List score
    6.0/ 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 (2)
    List score: in 2 of 109 lists (2%)
    6.0 vs 7.3
  • 15.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 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 71% of models

    6.0

    Mark 7.8 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%

    7.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 videos, average 7.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.0 vs 7.1
  • 16.7% lower sentiment score
    6.0 vs 7.2
  • 5.2% worse value for money
    LG SQC2 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.23 vs 7.6).
    7.23 vs 7.6
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • 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

8.0
EscolhaSegura
≈ estimated
29/08/2023
Hands-on review · sound modes, volume and price
Verdict
The LG SQC2 cuts features but not sound quality, making it a good bargain, though its adaptive mode and volume behaviour take patience.
9.0
Tech Cheese
≈ estimated
14/10/2024
Review · features, design and sound impressions
Verdict
The LG SQC2 is an outstanding choice for better home audio and offers great value for the price.
7.0
Vinnel TV
≈ estimated
06/02/2024
Unboxing and setup · laptop Bluetooth test
Verdict
The LG SQC2 is a decent budget soundbar with fair value, though it is heavy and has no HDMI.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about LG SQC2

  • The wireless subwoofer comes in the box, so the bass is ready to use.
  • The 6 in subwoofer gives deep bass for films and music.
  • Deep voices and quiet dialogue come through clearly.
  • The app lets you change the EQ to suit your taste.
  • Bluetooth pairing with a laptop is easy.
  • The subwoofer links up on its own, with no cable to run.

What customers don't like about LG SQC2

  • There is no HDMI port, so a TV picture cannot pass through.
  • It is heavy for its size, which makes it awkward to move on a shelf.
  • No optical cable is in the box, so one must be bought for a TV hookup.
  • The power cable is fixed to the unit, so it cannot be swapped out.
  • Volume can jump when you adjust it with the TV remote.

Verdict

The first thing you notice with the LG SQC2 is the bass, which comes with a separate wireless subwoofer in the box. Its 6 in driver gives deeper low notes for films and music, and the bass links up without a cable. Three drivers cover the main sound, and the app lets you change the EQ to your taste. It connects by Bluetooth, optical or USB, and pairing a laptop is easy. Voices come through clearly, especially deep ones. The downsides are a missing HDMI port, a body that is heavy for its size, and a power cable fixed to the unit. Volume can jump when you use the TV remote. It suits a film fan who wants a clear step up from TV speakers and does not need a picture to pass through.

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