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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
Samsung HW-Q700D — 3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
Samsung

Samsung HW-Q700D

3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub

86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

LG S95TR takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG S95TR lands at 90 and Samsung HW-Q700D 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 Samsung HW-Q700D if…

  • ✓Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
  • ✓Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
  • ✓Compact 940mm wide
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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 88).

Features

LG S95TR

Compared on the features sub-score

LG S95TR leads on features (92 vs 88).

Ease of use

Samsung HW-Q700D

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Samsung HW-Q700D leads on ease (92 vs 82).

Value for money

Samsung HW-Q700D

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung HW-Q700D more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,499).

LG S95TR 90
vs
86 Samsung HW-Q700D

Score breakdown

LG S95TR
90
sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
value 0
Samsung HW-Q700D
86
sound 88
features 88
design 0
ease 92
value 88

Specs side-by-side

LG S95TR versus Samsung HW-Q700D — full spec comparison
Spec LG S95TR Samsung HW-Q700D
Channels
9.1.5
3.1.2
Connectivity
HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST
Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2
Atmos
Dolby Atmos + DTS:X
Yes
Drivers
—
7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub)
Voice
—
Bixby
Width
—
940 mm

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

Samsung HW-Q700D

Pros
  • +Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
  • +Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
  • +Compact 940mm wide
Cons
  • −No DTS:X
  • −Atmos via 2 upfiring drivers (limited)
  • −Q-Symphony Samsung-only

FAQ: LG S95TR vs Samsung HW-Q700D

Which is better, LG S95TR or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

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 Samsung HW-Q700D worth the price? +

At $599, Samsung HW-Q700D delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ease.

Does LG S95TR or Samsung HW-Q700D 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 Samsung HW-Q700D? +

LG S95TR — leads on sound (92 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, LG S95TR or Samsung HW-Q700D? +

LG S95TR — leads on features (92 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.