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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
Samsung HW-Q990D wins by 3
Samsung HW-Q990D — 11.1.4 · Wireless sub + rears · Q-Symphony
Samsung

Samsung HW-Q990D

11.1.4 · Wireless sub + rears · Q-Symphony

93
/ 100
From $1,799
Specdex verdict

Samsung HW-Q990D takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG S95TR lands at 90 and Samsung HW-Q990D at 93. That puts Samsung HW-Q990D ahead by 3 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-Q990D if…

  • ✓11.1.4 with sub + rears included
  • ✓DTS:X and Atmos
  • ✓Best matched with Samsung TVs
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

Samsung HW-Q990D

Compared on the sound sub-score

Samsung HW-Q990D leads on sound (95 vs 92).

Features

Samsung HW-Q990D

Compared on the features sub-score

Samsung HW-Q990D leads on features (94 vs 92).

Design

LG S95TR

Compared on the design sub-score

LG S95TR leads on design (84 vs 82).

Value for money

LG S95TR

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG S95TR more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $1,799).

LG S95TR 90
vs
93 Samsung HW-Q990D

Score breakdown

LG S95TR
90
sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Samsung HW-Q990D
93
sound 95
features 94
design 82
ease 80

Specs side-by-side

LG S95TR versus Samsung HW-Q990D — full spec comparison
Spec LG S95TR Samsung HW-Q990D
Channels
9.1.5
11.1.4
Connectivity
HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST
HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT
Atmos
Dolby Atmos + DTS:X
—
Extras
—
Wireless sub + rears included

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-Q990D

Pros
  • +11.1.4 with sub + rears included
  • +DTS:X and Atmos
  • +Best matched with Samsung TVs
Cons
  • −Bulky rear speakers
  • −EQ can be bright
  • −Complex setup

FAQ: LG S95TR vs Samsung HW-Q990D

Which is better, LG S95TR or Samsung HW-Q990D? +

Samsung HW-Q990D scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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-Q990D worth the price? +

At $1,799, Samsung HW-Q990D delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in sound.

Does LG S95TR or Samsung HW-Q990D 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-Q990D? +

Samsung HW-Q990D — leads on sound (95 vs 92). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, LG S95TR or Samsung HW-Q990D? +

Samsung HW-Q990D — leads on features (94 vs 92). Compared on the features sub-score.