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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 8
Samsung HW-S801D — $399
Samsung

Samsung HW-S801D

$399

82
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

LG S95TR takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG S95TR lands at 90 and Samsung HW-S801D at 82. That puts LG S95TR ahead by 8 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 Samsung HW-S801D 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 82).

Features

LG S95TR

Compared on the features sub-score

LG S95TR leads on features (92 vs 80).

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

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

Value for money

Samsung HW-S801D

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung HW-S801D more score per dollar ($399 vs $1,499).

LG S95TR 90
vs
82 Samsung HW-S801D

Score breakdown

LG S95TR
90
sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Samsung HW-S801D
82
sound 82
features 80
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

LG S95TR versus Samsung HW-S801D — full spec comparison
Spec LG S95TR Samsung HW-S801D
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

Samsung HW-S801D

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 Samsung HW-S801D

Which is better, LG S95TR or Samsung HW-S801D? +

LG S95TR scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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-S801D worth the price? +

At $399, Samsung HW-S801D delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Does LG S95TR or Samsung HW-S801D 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-S801D? +

LG S95TR — leads on sound (92 vs 82). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, LG S95TR or Samsung HW-S801D? +

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