LG
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
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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.