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LG S90TY — $1099
LG

LG S90TY

$1099

87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
LG S90TY wins by 7
LG SP8YA — $699
LG

LG SP8YA

$699

80
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

LG S90TY takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG S90TY lands at 87 and LG SP8YA at 80. That puts LG S90TY ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG S90TY if…

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

Pick LG SP8YA 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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

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

Sound

LG S90TY

Compared on the sound sub-score

LG S90TY leads on sound (87 vs 80).

Value for money

LG SP8YA

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG SP8YA more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,099).

LG S90TY 87
vs
80 LG SP8YA

Score breakdown

LG S90TY
87
sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86
LG SP8YA
80
sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

LG S90TY versus LG SP8YA — full spec comparison
Spec LG S90TY LG SP8YA

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

LG SP8YA

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 LG SP8YA

Which is better, LG S90TY or LG SP8YA? +

LG S90TY scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 LG SP8YA worth the price? +

At $699, LG SP8YA delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.

Does LG S90TY or LG SP8YA 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 better for sound, LG S90TY or LG SP8YA? +

LG S90TY — leads on sound (87 vs 80). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, LG S90TY or LG SP8YA? +

LG SP8YA — more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.