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LG SP8YA — $699
LG

LG SP8YA

$699

80
/ 100
From $699
VS
LG S90TY wins by 7
LG S90TY — $1099
LG

LG S90TY

$1099

87
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

LG S90TY takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG SP8YA lands at 80 and LG S90TY at 87. That puts LG S90TY ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG SP8YA if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough

Pick LG S90TY if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough
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Winner by scenario

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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

LG S90TY

Compared on the sound sub-score

LG S90TY leads on sound (87 vs 80).

Value for money

LG SP8YA

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG SP8YA more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,099).

LG SP8YA 80
vs
87 LG S90TY

Score breakdown

LG SP8YA
80
sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
LG S90TY
87
sound 87
features 85
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

LG SP8YA versus LG S90TY — full spec comparison
Spec LG SP8YA LG S90TY

LG SP8YA

Pros
  • +Dolby Atmos on most
  • +One-box simplicity
  • +eARC passthrough
Cons
  • −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cabinet depth needs space

LG S90TY

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 SP8YA vs LG S90TY

Which is better, LG SP8YA or LG S90TY? +

LG S90TY scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is LG SP8YA worth the price? +

At $699, LG SP8YA delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.

Is LG S90TY worth the price? +

At $1,099, LG S90TY delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in sound.

Does LG SP8YA or LG S90TY 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 SP8YA or LG S90TY? +

LG S90TY — leads on sound (87 vs 80). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, LG SP8YA or LG S90TY? +

LG SP8YA — more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.