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LG S95TR — 9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync
LG

LG S95TR

9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync

90
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
LG S95TR wins by 4
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — $899
Bose

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

$899

86
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

LG S95TR takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG S95TR lands at 90 and Bose Smart Soundbar 900 at 86. That puts LG S95TR ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG S95TR if…

  • ✓9.1.5 true Atmos
  • ✓WOWCAST wireless HDMI to LG TVs
  • ✓Includes sub + rears

Pick Bose Smart Soundbar 900 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 S95TR

Compared on the sound sub-score

LG S95TR leads on sound (92 vs 86).

Features

LG S95TR

Compared on the features sub-score

LG S95TR leads on features (92 vs 84).

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

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

Value for money

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,499).

LG S95TR 90
vs
86 Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Score breakdown

LG S95TR
90
sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
86
sound 86
features 84
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

LG S95TR versus Bose Smart Soundbar 900 — full spec comparison
Spec LG S95TR Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Channels
9.1.5
—
Connectivity
HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST
—
Atmos
Dolby Atmos + DTS:X
—

LG S95TR

Pros
  • +9.1.5 true Atmos
  • +WOWCAST wireless HDMI to LG TVs
  • +Includes sub + rears
Cons
  • −Best with LG TVs
  • −Big rear speakers
  • −Setup complexity

Bose Smart Soundbar 900

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 S95TR vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900

Which is better, LG S95TR or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +

LG S95TR scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is LG S95TR worth the price? +

At $1,499, LG S95TR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose Smart Soundbar 900 worth the price? +

At $899, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.

Does LG S95TR or Bose Smart Soundbar 900 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 S95TR or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +

LG S95TR — leads on sound (92 vs 86). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, LG S95TR or Bose Smart Soundbar 900? +

LG S95TR — leads on features (92 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.