LG
LG S95TR
9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync
90
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
LG S95TR wins by 1
Bose
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
$999
89
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
LG S95TR takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG S95TR lands at 90 and Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra at 89. That puts LG S95TR ahead by 1 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 Ultra if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
LG S95TR 90
vs 89 Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
Score breakdown
LG S95TR
90 sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
89 sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG S95TR | Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra
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 Ultra
Which is better, LG S95TR or Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra? +
LG S95TR scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Ultra worth the price? +
At $999, Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Does LG S95TR or Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra 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.