LG
LG S90TY
$1099
87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 wins by 2
Sony
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
$1399
89
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG S90TY lands at 87 and Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 at 89. That puts Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 ahead by 2 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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
LG S90TY 87
vs 89 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Score breakdown
LG S90TY
87 sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
89 sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG S90TY | Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 |
|---|
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
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Which is better, LG S90TY or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? +
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 worth the price? +
At $1,399, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Does LG S90TY or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 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.