LG
LG S90TY
$1099
87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
LG S90TY wins by 5
Samsung
Samsung HW-S801D
$399
82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
LG S90TY takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG S90TY lands at 87 and Samsung HW-S801D at 82. That puts LG S90TY ahead by 5 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 Samsung HW-S801D if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
LG S90TY 87
vs 82 Samsung HW-S801D
Score breakdown
LG S90TY
87 sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86
Samsung HW-S801D
82 sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG S90TY | Samsung HW-S801D |
|---|
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
Samsung HW-S801D
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 Samsung HW-S801D
Which is better, LG S90TY or Samsung HW-S801D? +
LG S90TY scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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-S801D worth the price? +
At $399, Samsung HW-S801D delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Does LG S90TY or Samsung HW-S801D 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.