Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
$999
89
/ 100
From $999
VS
LG S95TR wins by 1
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 Ultra lands at 89 and LG S95TR at 90. That puts LG S95TR ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra 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 Ultra 89
vs 90 LG S95TR
Score breakdown
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
89 sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
LG S95TR
90 sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra | LG S95TR |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | — | 9.1.5 |
| Connectivity | — | HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST |
| Atmos | — | Dolby Atmos + DTS:X |
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
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 Ultra vs LG S95TR
Which is better, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra or LG S95TR? +
LG S95TR scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra worth the price? +
At $999, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 89 — 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 Ultra 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.