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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
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) — Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact
Sonos

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Dolby Atmos · HDMI eARC · Compact

86
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

LG S95TR takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG S95TR lands at 90 and Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 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 Sonos Beam (Gen 2) if…

  • ✓Atmos in a compact bar
  • ✓Trueplay room correction
  • ✓Expandable with Sub + rears
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Winner by scenario

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

Features

LG S95TR

Compared on the features sub-score

LG S95TR leads on features (92 vs 88).

Sound

LG S95TR

Compared on the sound sub-score

LG S95TR leads on sound (92 vs 86).

Design

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Compared on the design sub-score

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) leads on design (92 vs 84).

Value for money

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,499).

LG S95TR 90
vs
86 Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Score breakdown

LG S95TR
90
sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
86
sound 86
features 88
design 92
ease 90

Specs side-by-side

LG S95TR versus Sonos Beam (Gen 2) — full spec comparison
Spec LG S95TR Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Channels
9.1.5
5.0 (virtual Atmos)
Connectivity
HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST
eARC HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0
Atmos
Dolby Atmos + DTS:X
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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 Beam (Gen 2)

Pros
  • +Atmos in a compact bar
  • +Trueplay room correction
  • +Expandable with Sub + rears
Cons
  • −No upward drivers (virtual Atmos)
  • −No DTS
  • −App glitches

FAQ: LG S95TR vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Which is better, LG S95TR or Sonos Beam (Gen 2)? +

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 Sonos Beam (Gen 2) worth the price? +

At $499, Sonos Beam (Gen 2) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.

Does LG S95TR or Sonos Beam (Gen 2) 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 features, LG S95TR or Sonos Beam (Gen 2)? +

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

Which is better for sound, LG S95TR or Sonos Beam (Gen 2)? +

LG S95TR — leads on sound (92 vs 86). Compared on the sound sub-score.