Bose
Bose Soundbar 900
Atmos · 9 drivers · ADAPTiQ
87
/ 100
From $899
VS
LG S95TR wins by 3
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 Soundbar 900 lands at 87 and LG S95TR at 90. That puts LG S95TR ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose Soundbar 900 if…
- ✓Compact width (~1050mm)
- ✓Excellent dialog clarity
- ✓AirPlay 2 + Chromecast both supported
Pick LG S95TR if…
- ✓9.1.5 true Atmos
- ✓WOWCAST wireless HDMI to LG TVs
- ✓Includes sub + rears
Bose Soundbar 900 87
vs 90 LG S95TR
Score breakdown
Bose Soundbar 900
87 sound 88
features 88
ease 92
value 84
design 0
LG S95TR
90 sound 92
features 92
ease 82
value 0
design 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose Soundbar 900 | LG S95TR |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 9 (5 dipole + 2 PhaseGuide + 1 woofer + 1 tweeter) | — |
| Channels | 5.0.2 | 9.1.5 |
| Atmos | Yes (PhaseGuide) | Dolby Atmos + DTS:X |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.0, AirPlay 2, Chromecast | HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST |
| Voice | Alexa + Google | — |
| Width | 1050 mm | — |
Bose Soundbar 900
Pros
- +Compact width (~1050mm)
- +Excellent dialog clarity
- +AirPlay 2 + Chromecast both supported
Cons
- −No DTS:X
- −Atmos via PhaseGuide arrays (no upfiring)
- −Expensive vs feature-matched rivals
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 Soundbar 900 vs LG S95TR
Which is better, Bose Soundbar 900 or LG S95TR? +
LG S95TR scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose Soundbar 900 worth the price? +
At $899, Bose Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in ease.
Is LG S95TR worth the price? +
At $1,499, LG S95TR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose 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.