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LG S90TY — $1099
LG

LG S90TY

$1099

87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
LG S90TY wins by 7
Yamaha YAS-209 — $349
Yamaha

Yamaha YAS-209

$349

80
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

LG S90TY takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG S90TY lands at 87 and Yamaha YAS-209 at 80. That puts LG S90TY ahead by 7 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 Yamaha YAS-209 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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

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

Sound

LG S90TY

Compared on the sound sub-score

LG S90TY leads on sound (87 vs 80).

Value for money

Yamaha YAS-209

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Yamaha YAS-209 more score per dollar ($349 vs $1,099).

LG S90TY 87
vs
80 Yamaha YAS-209

Score breakdown

LG S90TY
87
sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86
Yamaha YAS-209
80
sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

LG S90TY versus Yamaha YAS-209 — full spec comparison
Spec LG S90TY Yamaha YAS-209

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

Yamaha YAS-209

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 Yamaha YAS-209

Which is better, LG S90TY or Yamaha YAS-209? +

LG S90TY scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 Yamaha YAS-209 worth the price? +

At $349, Yamaha YAS-209 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.

Does LG S90TY or Yamaha YAS-209 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 Yamaha YAS-209? +

LG S90TY — leads on sound (87 vs 80). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, LG S90TY or Yamaha YAS-209? +

Yamaha YAS-209 — more score per dollar ($349 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.