LG
LG S95TR
9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync
90
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
LG S95TR wins by 1
Sony
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
$1399
89
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict
LG S95TR takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG S95TR lands at 90 and Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 at 89. That puts LG S95TR ahead by 1 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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 if…
- ✓Dolby Atmos on most
- ✓One-box simplicity
- ✓eARC passthrough
LG S95TR 90
vs 89 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Score breakdown
LG S95TR
90 sound 92
features 92
design 84
ease 82
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
89 sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG S95TR | Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Which is better, LG S95TR or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? +
LG S95TR scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 worth the price? +
At $1,399, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Does LG S95TR or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 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.