LG vs Panasonic Bookshelf Speakers

LG and Panasonic both offer home audio, but LG focuses on wireless surround while Panasonic offers all-in-one hi-fi. LG's listings include the Sound Suite range with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect: the M5 wireless speaker at £249, the M7 wireless speaker at £379 and the W7 wireless subwoofer at £599. Panasonic offers the SC-PM702 micro system with CD, radio and Bluetooth at £179, the SC-DM502EW stereo compact sound system with Bluetooth at £249 and the SC-PMX802EK premium hi-fi system with DAB and CD at £549.

LG's Sound Suite speakers are designed to work wirelessly with compatible LG TVs, using Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to deliver immersive surround sound with flexible placement. They suit film, TV and gaming fans who want cinematic sound without wiring. Panasonic's systems combine CD, radio and Bluetooth streaming with a pair of speakers. The SC-PMX802EK is a premium system with higher-quality speakers and DAB, suited to music lovers, while the SC-PM702 offers a compact, affordable option for kitchens and bedrooms.

For music listeners who play CDs or listen to the radio, Panasonic is the clear choice, with the SC-PMX802EK offering the best sound and the SC-PM702 offering value. For TV and film lovers with an LG TV who want surround sound, LG's Sound Suite is the option here. At £249, LG's M5 and Panasonic's SC-DM502EW cost the same but serve very different purposes.

Bottom line: choose LG if you want wireless Dolby Atmos speakers for an LG TV, with the Sound Suite M5 at £249 or the M7 at £379. Opt for Panasonic if you want an all-in-one music system with CD and radio, with the SC-PMX802EK at £549 or the SC-PM702 at £179.