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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 10
LG SP8YA — $699
LG

LG SP8YA

$699

80
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

LG S95TR takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG S95TR lands at 90 and LG SP8YA at 80. That puts LG S95TR ahead by 10 points — a decisive 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 LG SP8YA 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 80).

Features

LG S95TR

Compared on the features sub-score

LG S95TR leads on features (92 vs 78).

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

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

Value for money

LG SP8YA

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG SP8YA more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,499).

LG S95TR 90
vs
80 LG SP8YA

Score breakdown

LG S95TR
90
sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
LG SP8YA
80
sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

LG S95TR versus LG SP8YA — full spec comparison
Spec LG S95TR LG SP8YA
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

LG SP8YA

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 LG SP8YA

Which is better, LG S95TR or LG SP8YA? +

LG S95TR scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 LG SP8YA worth the price? +

At $699, LG SP8YA delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.

Does LG S95TR or LG SP8YA 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 LG SP8YA? +

LG S95TR — leads on sound (92 vs 80). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, LG S95TR or LG SP8YA? +

LG S95TR — leads on features (92 vs 78). Compared on the features sub-score.