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LG S95TR

9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync

90
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
LG S95TR wins by 4
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

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

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

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.