LG
LG S90TY
$1099
87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
LG S90TY wins by 1
Sonos
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact
86
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
LG S90TY takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG S90TY lands at 87 and Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 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 Sonos Beam (Gen 2) if…
- ✓Atmos in a compact bar
- ✓Trueplay room correction
- ✓Expandable with Sub + rears
LG S90TY 87
vs 86 Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Score breakdown
LG S90TY
87 sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86 sound 86
features 88
design 92
ease 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG S90TY | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | — | 5.0 (virtual Atmos) |
| Connectivity | — | eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 |
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
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Pros
- +Atmos in a compact bar
- +Trueplay room correction
- +Expandable with Sub + rears
Cons
- −No upward drivers (virtual Atmos)
- −No DTS
- −App glitches
FAQ: LG S90TY vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Which is better, LG S90TY or Sonos Beam (Gen 2)? +
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 Sonos Beam (Gen 2) worth the price? +
At $499, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Does LG S90TY or Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 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.