LG S90TY
$1099
Samsung HW-Q900C
$999
LG S90TY takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG S90TY lands at 87 and Samsung HW-Q900C 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 Samsung HW-Q900C if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound
TieCompared on the sound sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ease of use
TieCompared on the ease of use sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG S90TY | Samsung HW-Q900C |
|---|
LG S90TY
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
Samsung HW-Q900C
- +Dolby Atmos on most
- +One-box simplicity
- +eARC passthrough
- −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
- −App quality varies
- −Cabinet depth needs space
FAQ: LG S90TY vs Samsung HW-Q900C
Which is better, LG S90TY or Samsung HW-Q900C? +
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 Samsung HW-Q900C worth the price? +
At $999, Samsung HW-Q900C delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Does LG S90TY or Samsung HW-Q900C 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.