Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
$899
86
/ 100
From $899
VS
LG S95TR wins by 4
LG
LG S95TR
9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync
90
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
LG S95TR takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 lands at 86 and LG S95TR at 90. That puts LG S95TR ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 900 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Pick LG S95TR if…
- ✓9.1.5 true Atmos
- ✓WOWCAST wireless HDMI to LG TVs
- ✓Includes sub + rears
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 86
vs 90 LG S95TR
Score breakdown
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
86 sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86
LG S95TR
90 sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Smart Soundbar 900 | LG S95TR |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | — | 9.1.5 |
| Connectivity | — | HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST |
| Atmos | — | Dolby Atmos + DTS:X |
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Pros
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
Cons
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
LG S95TR
Pros
- +9.1.5 true Atmos
- +WOWCAST wireless HDMI to LG TVs
- +Includes sub + rears
Cons
- −Best with LG TVs
- −Big rear speakers
- −Setup complexity
FAQ: Bose Smart Soundbar 900 vs LG S95TR
Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 or LG S95TR? +
LG S95TR scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar 900 worth the price? +
At $899, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Is LG S95TR worth the price? +
At $1,499, LG S95TR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose Smart Soundbar 900 or LG S95TR last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.