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LG S90TY — $1099
LG

LG S90TY

$1099

87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
LG S90TY wins by 1
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — $899
Bose

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

$899

86
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

LG S90TY takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG S90TY lands at 87 and Bose Smart Soundbar 900 at 86. That puts LG S90TY ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG S90TY if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough

Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 900 if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

Tie

Compared on the sound sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,099).

LG S90TY 87
vs
86 Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Score breakdown

LG S90TY
87
sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
86
sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

LG S90TY versus Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — full spec comparison
Spec LG S90TY Bose Smart Soundbar 900

LG S90TY

Pros
  • +Dolby Atmos on most
  • +One-box simplicity
  • +eARC passthrough
Cons
  • −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cabinet depth needs space

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

FAQ: LG S90TY vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Which is better, LG S90TY or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +

LG S90TY scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is LG S90TY worth the price? +

At $1,099, LG S90TY delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose Smart Soundbar 900 worth the price? +

At $899, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.

Does LG S90TY or Bose Smart Soundbar 900 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.

Which is the better value, LG S90TY or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.