Samsung
Samsung HW-Q700D
3.1.2 Atmos · Q-Symphony · Wireless sub
86
/ 100
From $599
VS
LG S95TR wins by 4
LG
LG S95TR
9.1.5 · WOWCAST · LG TV sync
90
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
LG S95TR takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung HW-Q700D lands at 86 and LG S95TR at 90. That puts LG S95TR ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung HW-Q700D if…
- ✓Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
- ✓Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
- ✓Compact 940mm wide
Pick LG S95TR if…
- ✓9.1.5 true Atmos
- ✓WOWCAST wireless HDMI to LG TVs
- ✓Includes sub + rears
Samsung HW-Q700D 86
vs 90 LG S95TR
Score breakdown
Samsung HW-Q700D
86 sound 88
features 88
ease 92
value 88
design 0
LG S95TR
90 sound 92
features 92
ease 82
value 0
design 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung HW-Q700D | LG S95TR |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 7 (2 upfiring + 4 forward + 1 sub) | — |
| Channels | 3.1.2 | 9.1.5 |
| Atmos | Yes | Dolby Atmos + DTS:X |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, eARC HDMI 2.1, BT 5.2 | HDMI 2.1 eARC, Wi-Fi, BT, WOWCAST |
| Voice | Bixby | — |
| Width | 940 mm | — |
Samsung HW-Q700D
Pros
- +Mid-tier Atmos with bundled wireless sub
- +Q-Symphony with Samsung TV speakers
- +Compact 940mm wide
Cons
- −No DTS:X
- −Atmos via 2 upfiring drivers (limited)
- −Q-Symphony Samsung-only
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
FAQ: Samsung HW-Q700D vs LG S95TR
Which is better, Samsung HW-Q700D or LG S95TR? +
LG S95TR scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung HW-Q700D worth the price? +
At $599, Samsung HW-Q700D delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ease.
Is LG S95TR worth the price? +
At $1,499, LG S95TR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Samsung HW-Q700D or LG S95TR 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.