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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
Sonos Arc Ultra wins by 2
Sonos Arc Ultra — 9.1.4 Atmos · Sound Motion woofers · eARC
Sonos

Sonos Arc Ultra

9.1.4 Atmos · Sound Motion woofers · eARC

92
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Sonos Arc Ultra takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG S95TR lands at 90 and Sonos Arc Ultra at 92. That puts Sonos Arc Ultra ahead by 2 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 Sonos Arc Ultra if…

  • ✓Massive bass without a sub
  • ✓9.1.4 channel processing
  • ✓Easy TrueCinema tuning
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound

Sonos Arc Ultra

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sonos Arc Ultra leads on sound (94 vs 92).

Features

LG S95TR

Compared on the features sub-score

LG S95TR leads on features (92 vs 90).

Design

Sonos Arc Ultra

Compared on the design sub-score

Sonos Arc Ultra leads on design (92 vs 84).

Value for money

Sonos Arc Ultra

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Arc Ultra more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,499).

LG S95TR 90
vs
92 Sonos Arc Ultra

Score breakdown

LG S95TR
90
sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Sonos Arc Ultra
92
sound 94
features 90
design 92
ease 90

Specs side-by-side

LG S95TR versus Sonos Arc Ultra — full spec comparison
Spec LG S95TR Sonos Arc Ultra
Channels
9.1.5
9.1.4
Connectivity
HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST
eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0
Atmos
Dolby Atmos + DTS:X
Dolby Atmos
Drivers
—
14 + Sound Motion woofers

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

Sonos Arc Ultra

Pros
  • +Massive bass without a sub
  • +9.1.4 channel processing
  • +Easy TrueCinema tuning
Cons
  • −No DTS:X
  • −App glitches
  • −Expensive

FAQ: LG S95TR vs Sonos Arc Ultra

Which is better, LG S95TR or Sonos Arc Ultra? +

Sonos Arc Ultra scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Sonos Arc Ultra worth the price? +

At $999, Sonos Arc Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does LG S95TR or Sonos Arc 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.

Which is better for sound, LG S95TR or Sonos Arc Ultra? +

Sonos Arc Ultra — leads on sound (94 vs 92). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, LG S95TR or Sonos Arc Ultra? +

LG S95TR — leads on features (92 vs 90). Compared on the features sub-score.