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LG S90TY — $1099
LG

LG S90TY

$1099

87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
LG S90TY wins by 2
Sony HT-A5000 — $999
Sony

Sony HT-A5000

$999

85
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

LG S90TY takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG S90TY lands at 87 and Sony HT-A5000 at 85. That puts LG S90TY 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 HT-A5000 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

Sound

LG S90TY

Compared on the sound sub-score

LG S90TY leads on sound (87 vs 85).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Features

LG S90TY

Compared on the features sub-score

LG S90TY leads on features (85 vs 83).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

LG S90TY 87
vs
85 Sony HT-A5000

Score breakdown

LG S90TY
87
sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86
Sony HT-A5000
85
sound 85
features 83
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

LG S90TY versus Sony HT-A5000 — full spec comparison
Spec LG S90TY Sony HT-A5000

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 HT-A5000

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 HT-A5000

Which is better, LG S90TY or Sony HT-A5000? +

LG S90TY scores 87 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 HT-A5000 worth the price? +

At $999, Sony HT-A5000 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ease.

Does LG S90TY or Sony HT-A5000 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 Sony HT-A5000? +

LG S90TY — leads on sound (87 vs 85). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, LG S90TY or Sony HT-A5000? +

LG S90TY — leads on features (85 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.