LG W7 vs Sony SASW8 — Comparison

The LG Sound Suite W7 at £599 and the Sony BRAVIA Theatre Sub 8 SA-SW8 at £649 are both wireless subwoofers in black, designed to add deep, powerful bass to a home cinema system. Each is built to work with its own brand's ecosystem.

The LG W7 is part of LG's Sound Suite range, using Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to work wirelessly with compatible LG TVs and Sound Suite speakers, letting you place the subwoofer flexibly while the system calibrates sound. The Sony SA-SW8 is a 300W wireless subwoofer that adds bass to compatible Sony BRAVIA Theatre soundbars and systems, enhancing films, games and music with deep, room-filling low frequencies.

The best choice depends on your existing equipment. Owners of compatible LG TVs and Sound Suite speakers should choose the W7 for seamless integration, and it costs £50 less. Owners of Sony BRAVIA Theatre soundbars should choose the SA-SW8, which is designed to pair with them. Mixing brands is unlikely to work wirelessly, so check compatibility before buying.

Bottom line: choose the LG Sound Suite W7 at £599 if you have a compatible LG TV or Sound Suite system. Choose the Sony SA-SW8 at £649 if you have a compatible Sony BRAVIA Theatre soundbar and want 300W of extra bass.